Summary The Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC) position is located within the Facilities Management Service Line (FMS) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC). The incumbent is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Utilities System Forman, General Maintenance Foreman, Assistant General Engineer, or Chief of the Facilities Management Service Line. Responsibilities The incumbent performs a variety of tasks involved in the operation and routine maintenance and repairs in the main building and other buildings located on the Kansas City main campus and several CBOCs associated with the Kansas City VA. Typical work assignments involve performance of repair work and operation as electrician, air conditioning mechanic, heating equipment mechanic, plumber and solar heating system mechanic. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Removes and replaces electrical fixtures, controls, outlets and controls. Tests outlets, wiring, breakers to determine faulty equipment. Mounts, connects and adjusts transformers, motors, electrode, relays, solenoids, switches, thermostats, rheostats, aquastats, stack switches and ducts. Repair and replace water regulators, boosters, generators, oil and air supplies and controls, alarms, safety devices, etc. Charts and meters indicate such things as water level in the boilers, water pressure and temperature of the water and boiler, operator must determine whether to use pressure reducing valves or whether water pumps should be started or stopped and how long they should be used. Performs maintenance, repair, adjustment, and modification of refrigeration, air conditioning, and control equipment and systems which includes, but not limited to, air handler units, exhaust fans, cooling towers, condensate return system, steam for heat and humidity associated with the conditioning of air, pumps, fan coil units, induction units, air compressors, air dryers, heat recovery, etc. Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems such as sewage and water and equipment such as water closets, tubs, lavatories, showers, drinking fountains and ice makers. Operates and queries Building Automation System Computer and makes adjustments to heating and cooling system as required. Work Schedule: Rotating Shifts to be set by the supervisor. Overtime and occasional nights and weekends may be required. Position Description Title/PD#: 08882-A Maintenance Mechanic Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Position requires some heavy lifting, movement of ladders required along with stamina to perform physical labor. Pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder level, use of both hands, standing, bending, and walking is required for the entire shift. Ability for muscular and mental coordination is necessary. Working conditions include hazards caused by hot steam and hot water pipes, extremes of heat, sewer fumes, falls from ladders and scaffolds, bumps from overhead pipes or low ceilings in the working area. May be assigned to areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. May be required to wear personal protective clothing as dictated by policy. Education Additional Information 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. A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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. 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.