<p>The incumbent is employed as an air conditioning mechanic at the two divisions Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. Incumbent is normally assigned to one division, but is subject to work at the other division at any given time, should the need arise.</p> <p>The Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic covers nonsupervisory work that is performed to repair and modify a variety of equipment and systems that achieve regulated climatic conditions. This work requires knowledge of principles of air conditioning, the ability to recognize and determine the best method for correcting malfunctions and the skill to make repairs to a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems.</p> <p>The position requires knowledge of principles and theories of air conditioning systems to diagnose, repair and make alterations to existing and new systems at the VAMC. The extensive amount of installation and repair work required, and sufficient knowledge and skill requirements places the position in the 5306 series.</p> <p>Major Duties include, but not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Calculates the cubic feet of an area and measuring air flow in order to determine air changes per hour for clean sterile rooms, procedure rooms to ensure compliance with VA design guide. </li><li>Performs the installation on all air conditioning equipment systems and components in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations to produce efficient cooling and heating according to VA design guide. </li><li>Works in cramped positions quite frequently in both hot and cold locations; and it frequently is necessary that he move from one area to the other. </li><li>Keeps accurate records where required while maintaining the HVAC equipment working independently and at times with others. </li><li>Expose to dust, grease and dirt. Cold and Hot conditions. Extreme noise and vibrations, poor lighting, etc. independently or with others. </li><li>Assists employees of allied trades (plumbers, maintenance mechanics, electricians and general mechanics) whenever their workload demands assistance and incumbent's workload allows it. </li><li>Diagnoses and repairs related systems such as air duct system, chilled water system, pumps, refrigeration, condensate water system, air conditioning controls, makeup water system, condensate drain system, cooling tower facilities. </li><li>Possesses basic computer skills in order to operate a building management system, monitoring and controlling all types of Utility Systems. </li><li>Operates electrical metering equipment in order to troubleshoot controls and HVAC equipment. </li><li>Repairs and performs maintenance on all air handling units and fan coils including VAV (variable air volume) systems. </li><li>Notifies his supervisor about any major operational or maintenance problems encountered while performing these duties. </li><li>Working knowledge of refrigeration systems and all related components and the tools of the trade including compound gauges, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, oxygen/acetylene torches etc. </li><li>Performs other duties as assigned. </li></ul> <p>Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 8:00am-4:30pm</p> <p>Compressed/Flexible Schedule:</p> <p>Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD30344A</p> <p>Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized</p>