Summary This position is located at US Mint,Manufacturing Directorate - Denver - Plant Engineering Division. The position involves the installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting of a variety of complex integrated heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems, i.e., water coolers, cooling towers, refrigerators, steam systems and ventilating equipment, all critical to the continued operation of production and administrative functions. Responsibilities The following are the duties of this position at the WG-11. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, you will: Install, maintain, and troubleshoot malfunctions on a variety of complex integrated heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. Balance and make adjustments to complex, integrated HVAC systems to meet climate-controlled conditions in production, administrative offices, laboratory, and maintenance areas by changing and monitoring settings - using the Building Automation Systems (BAS), computers, valves, heating and cooling dampers and motors. Install, maintain, and troubleshoot water coolers, refrigerators, ventilation equipment, and air conditioners, and repairs, overhauls, and replaces parts, components, and controls for same. Test for refrigerant and coolant leaks, evacuate, and clean systems, and recharge refrigerant systems using chemical dryers, evacuation and vacuum pumps, and other equipment as required. Perform preventive maintenance on alt HVAC systems, water coolers, refrigerators, unit heaters, etc., including adjustment and replacement of belts, cleaning, and lubricating equipment, performance testing of equipment, cleaning and replacing filters, and checking parts and components for wear. Requirements Conditions of Employment All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines. A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis. May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. Pass a color-vision test. Pass a visual acuity test. Must possess within one year of working at the US Mint an EPA 608 Universal Certification - In order to handle refrigerants, maintain, and/or repair AC systems, employee must be certified under an EPA 608 Universal Certification. This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 25-MINT-105. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Physical Requirement: Work is performed on ladders, platforms, and hard-to-reach places. Stands, stoops, reaches, kneels, climbs, and works in awkward and uncomfortable positions when performing the work. Lifts tools and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and frequently lifts in excess of 40 pounds. AND You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. You must meet the screen-out element Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: Experience working with complex heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems. I perform the duties of this position on my own with normal or limited supervision. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, (screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Must possess within one year of working at the US Mint an EPA 608 Universal Certification - In order to handle refrigerants, maintain, and/or repair AC systems, employee must be certified under an EPA 608 Universal Certification. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by the AFGE, Denver Local 695 This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Appointees to this temporary position will be eligible to earn annual (vacation) and sick leave. This includes earning at least 13 days of vacation leave as well as 13 days of sick leave each year. Learn more about temporary and term appoints here: Temporary and Term Positions. Paid Parental Leave for the birth and/or placement of a child with the employee. Eligibility, after 1 year of federal service, under Family Medical Leave for the serious health condition of the employee or an immediate family member Reasonable accommodation program for those with a disability prior to, or after, joining our team. Religious accommodations Childcare Subsidy for families with an adjusted gross income of $125,000 or less Voluntary Leave Transfer Program for those experiencing a medical emergency. Public Transit Incentive/Parking Program Monetary and non-monetary award programs Personal Protective Equipment provided at no cost to our employees. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Diversity & Inclusion Employee Engagement Programs Learn more about Federal employment at: https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, and competitive salaries. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. This includes health, life, dental, and vision insurance. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes a pension and employer-matching contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan.