Summary You will serve as the Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (HVAC) Supervisor within the Maintenance & Operations section of Facilities Management Service/Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Medical Center. The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (HVAC) Supervisor is responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and operations of all HVAC systems throughout the Orlando VAMC, Baldwin and Lake Nona Campus and off-site business office and Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs). Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Ensure that operations, maintenance and repair of all Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Heating and Digital Environmental Controls of buildings and facilities will be maintained and provides direct input or participates in meetings and/or conferences with engineering, production control, and other personnel involving the initial analysis of long-range work requirements. Assign work to specific craftsman through subordinate work leader, initiate work orders, monitor preventative maintenance program, ensure materials and tools are on hand and ensure deadlines are met. Determines priority, sequence and time for particular operations and coordinate with other sections, divisions and contractors for work at hand. Follow through on assignments and projects to ensure they are completed as directed. Verify time and attendance records, arranges leave schedules and authorizes leave for assigned employees. Maintain subordinate employee's performance program by administering performance ratings and review initial grievances and/or refers them to M&O General Foreman, if not resolved at front line level. Recommend personnel actions to M&O General Foreman and will identify long-range training needs, review competencies and ensure personnel meet all mandatory station training as required and submit justification and funding requests to superiors and arrange for the accomplish of the training. Ensure a variety of safety and environmental regulations are in compliance by reviewing requirements with safety and GEMS office personnel and M&O General Foreman. Make frequent inspections of facilities, shops and equipment to ensure all meet CEOSH, Life Safety, Joint Commission and OSHA compliance regulations. Obtain Contractor Officers Representative (COR) certification. Research pricing, write performance work statements, and serve as COR on multiple contracts and acquisitions. Be a government purchase card holder, create purchase orders for micro-purchases to obtain services and materials required for day-to-day operations. Work Schedule: Tues-Sat 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11:00pm,10:30pm-07:00am OR Sun-Thurs 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11:00pm, 10:30pm-07:00am OR Mon-Fri 6:30am-3:00pm, 2:30pm-11:00pm,10:30pm-07:00am. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD065960 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 Pre-employment physical required 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 To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/07/2025. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: You will inspect and perform maintenance on a wide variety of electrical and mechanical equipment on a 65-acre VA medical facility campus. Equipment includes air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and systems, kitchen equipment, electrical generating systems, supply and distribution systems, plumbing systems and components, ventilating and exhaust units/systems, elevators, dumbwaiters, conveyors, grounds maintenance equipment, boiler plant and incinerator equipment. Education 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.