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Air Conditioning Mechanic Equipment

Office of the Secretary · Department of Commerce

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Air Conditioning Mechanic Equipment job in Washington, DC, with the Office of Facilities and Environmental Quality in the Department of Commerce. The mechanic keeps heating and cooling systems running in large buildings, including the Chilled Water Production Facility in the HCHB. The announcement says there are few vacancies, and the same job is also posted under a separate merit promotion announcement.

Few vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or people who owe allegiance to the U.S. can apply. The job is open to the public and to career transition candidates, such as federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated, who get priority.

What you would do

  • Operate, maintain and troubleshoot specialized equipment for performance and energy efficiency.
  • Install, modify, maintain and repair building HVAC (heating and cooling) systems.
  • Develop and carry out preventive maintenance programs for building HVAC systems.
  • Track, schedule and document all installation, maintenance and repair work.
  • Inspect HVAC systems for hazards and problems, and write corrective action plans.
  • Work with other departments and contractors on HVAC projects.

Do you qualify for WG-11?

With experience: No specific length of training or experience is required, but you must show training or experience of enough scope and quality to do the work. You must also show you can do the work without more than normal supervision, including operating, maintaining and repairing advanced HVAC systems in large commercial buildings.

With education: There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • CFC Refrigerant Certification (Type I, II, III or Universal), required upon hire or within one year of employment

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing relevant experience, education and work history
  • Dates (mm/dd/yy) and hours worked per week for each job on your resume
  • Citizenship and Selective Service registration status on your resume, if applicable
  • Veterans' preference proof, such as DD-214, VA letter or SF-15, if you claim it
  • CTAP or ICTAP documents, if you apply under those programs
  • Cover letter (optional)

How you will be rated: Your resume and questionnaire are first checked for minimum qualifications, then you are placed in one of three categories: gold, silver or bronze. Your resume must support your questionnaire answers or your score may be lowered; the questions cover supervision, equipment installation and repair, reading blueprints, and troubleshooting.

Tips for this job:

  • Show the dates (mm/dd/yy) and hours per week for each job on your resume.
  • Be ready to show your CFC Refrigerant Certification, which is required at hire or within one year.
  • Do not include your Social Security number, photos, age, gender or religion, or you may be found ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Background investigation, which may include a credit check and review of criminal and drug history
  • A probationary period may be required
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/59
  • Complete Optional Form 306 and certify your application if you get a conditional offer
  • Federal pay must be paid by direct deposit
  • No drug test required
  • Permanent change of duty station (moving) expenses will not be paid

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$36.00 – $43.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-11 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
Few
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (5306)
Announcement
OS-OFEQ-DE-27-13101067

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