Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Summary This position is located within the Facilities Division of the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) for USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Beltsville, MD. In this position, you will install, service, and maintain refrigeration and air conditioning systems, and provide maintenance, repair, and preventative maintenance for a variety of equipment that uses refrigerant or heating/cooling systems. Responsibilities Performs tasks relating to refrigeration and air conditioning systems in offices, laboratories, special purpose areas, and similar facilities. Interprets complex mechanical and electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams associated with instrumentation using heating/cooling components. Installs, repairs and maintains commercially designed climatic controls and systems in laboratory or other facilities. Detects and corrects leaks in refrigeration systems, and tests overhauled or reconditioned systems. Installs, services and maintains control systems using electric, electronic, solid state, and pneumatic controls. Plans and calculates heat loads, humidity and refrigeration requirements, and prepares sketches and circuit diagrams. Installs, maintains, adjusts, repairs, dismantles and overhauls large, complex refrigeration and air conditioning systems. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 02/12/2024. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort Duties are performed on ladders and in cramped, crowded quarters. Work requires close eye-hand coordination, walking, bending, and prolonged periods of standing. Lifting of material and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds may be required. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. The incumbent uses ladders, scaffolding, and platforms to make repairs and installations. Frequently the incumbent must work in hard-to-reach places. Working Conditions Work is performed in extremes of temperature conditions inside and outside the buildings. Occasionally the incumbent is required to work on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Conditions potentially subject the incumbent to noise, cuts, and bruises. Protective clothing and/or equipment is required when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants or other toxic conditions. Education This position does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. This position is designated as a bargaining unit position and is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).