Summary This position serves as a Air Conditioning Equipment Operator/Operator in Charge will be assigned on a 24/7 rotating shift basis to the utility management plant which consists of both the steam generation plant and the air conditioning plant. Work is performed under the supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Foreman. Responsibilities This position will serve as a Air Conditioning Equipment Operator at the Joseph Maxwell Cleland VA Medical Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Major duties include: Makes repairs to large and small air conditioners, chillers, variable air volume control boxes and controllers and refrigeration systems ranging from 1 ton to 1250 ton units. Installs and makes repairs to air conditioning controls, such as pneumatic and electric/electronic modulating types. Maintains and services all ventilation equipment such as building service air exhaust systems, air supply fans and all associated motor applications to include all other related equipment. Makes repairs on systems which use a variety of special purpose air conditioning units that are at times modified to provide specific and critical climatic conditions in laboratories and other experimental test activities. Read pressure, temperature charts, calculate humidity from wet and dry bulb temperatures, using psychrometric chart, calculate heat loads and be able to comprehend the mathematics on a level normally used for cooling and heating load estimating. Test for refrigerant leaks, evacuates moisture from refrigeration system and components using chemical dryers, deep vacuum equipment. Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on heating and cooling systems associated equipment throughout the medical center as assigned. Monitor and respond to fire alarm system after normal working hours and weekends. Work Schedule: Sunday-Sunday 12:00am-12:00pm, rotating shifts, weekends and holidays. Hours may change based on the needs of the agency. Position Description/PD#: Air Cond Equip Operator/PD07826A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required Physical Requirements: Regular walking tours of the plans to conduct inspection of equipment which include some lifting, kneeling, standing, climbing, and stooping, Required to climb and work from a ladder, as well as to walk on and work from hazardous surfaces. Required to work with large, heavy hand tools and large pieces of equipment. Encounters abnormal heat and noise. Must be able to lift 50 pounds. Required to enter and clean the boiler furnace and steam drum. Working Requirements: Required to work irregular rotating shifts of 8 hours because the position is required to be filled 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Most work is done inside with the occasional exposure to temperatures in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit chemicals used in water treatment; flumes, steam in excess of 300 degrees Fahrenheit and loud noises. Outside work is usually performed in good weather except for emergency situations. There is some hazard of electric shock, burns, and cuts while testing and working with equipment. Required to wear VA provided uniforms and safety shoes. The use of protective clothing or gear, such as rubber aprons, hardhats, gloves, safety goggles, hearing protection and face shields are frequently required. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications PERFERRED EXPERIENCE: 3 years of operating boilers and/or air conditioning equipment required. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.