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Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

National Institute of Standards and Technology · Department of Commerce

This job in plain English

NIST, a federal science agency, is hiring one Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic in Boulder, Colorado. It involves a union (AFGE Local 2186), physical work, and snow removal duties.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Special hiring authoritiesGroups with a special hiring authority listed in the announcement.
  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Federal employees (competitive service)Current or former federal employees with competitive status (career or career-conditional).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.
  • VeteransPeople who served on active duty and left under honorable conditions, through the veterans' hiring authorities (VEOA, VRA, 30% disabled veterans).

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

Open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, national, or owe allegiance to the U.S. Men born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Veterans and other eligible groups, such as current or former federal employees, may apply under special hiring paths.

What you would do

  • Operate, monitor, and adjust large central HVAC systems for temperature and air quality
  • Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs on chillers, boilers, and steam systems
  • Read blueprints and technical manuals to plan repairs and follow codes
  • Install and repair ductwork and building control systems
  • Safely handle and dispose of refrigerants and other hazardous chemicals
  • Operate snow blowers and plows to clear walkways and parking areas during winter weather

Do you qualify for WG-10 to WG-11?

With experience: There are no set years of experience required. Your background of experience, education, and training must clearly show you can do the work with no more than normal supervision. Paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work, counts.

With education: This job does not have an education requirement.

Licenses and certifications you need:

  • Valid state driver's license
  • Universal CFC Certification for handling refrigerants, within six months if you do not already have it

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing start and end dates (month/year) and average hours worked per week for each job
  • Answers to the online assessment questions
  • Copy of separation SF-50 if you are a former federal employee seeking reinstatement
  • Most recent performance appraisal rated Fully Successful or higher if seeking reinstatement
  • Do not send a copy of your driver's license with your application; you may be asked for it at interview

How you will be rated: You will be rated on your answers to the online assessment questionnaire about your work, education, training, appraisals, and awards. Your rating may be lowered if your resume and documents do not support your answers. You need an overall score of at least 50% and must pass the driver's license screen-out to be considered.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume must list start and end dates by month and year, plus average hours per week, or you may get no credit for experience
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or you will be removed from consideration
  • Make sure you have a valid state driver's license, since it is a screen-out requirement

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time. Callback and emergency overtime may be required. Snow crew work outside normal business hours may be required during winter weather.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required
  • Selective Service registration for men born after 12-31-59
  • Suitable for federal employment
  • Pre-employment medical examination
  • Callback or emergency overtime required
  • Possible probationary period
  • Physical demands include heavy lifting over 45 pounds and long periods of walking and standing
  • Works outside in extreme heat, cold, noise, and dust

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
$32.00 – $40.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-10 to WG-11 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Boulder, Colorado
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Not required
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (5306)
Announcement
OFPM-194-27-13090919-AS

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