As the Air Conditioning Equipment at the Phoenix VA Healthcare System you will work within the Engineering Department. You will perform a wide range of work involving installing and recognizing the cause of faulty refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulation.
30 Day Hiring Model The Department of Veterans Affairs is implementing a streamlined 30-Day Hiring Model designed to accelerate hiring while maintaining the highest standards of merit-based selection. This improved process reduces traditional hiring timelines by integrating early coordination, faster assessments, and efficient pre-employment actions. Applicants can expect a more transparent, predictable, and efficient hiring journey from announcement to entry on duty.
What Applicants Can Expect Expedited Candidate Review Once the announcement closes, Human Resources will quickly review applications, issue certificates of eligible candidates the day after the announcement closes and refer applicants for hiring manager consideration. Quick Interviews & References HR may arrange interviews and will request references within 3-5 days after being referred to the hiring manager.
Streamlined Pre-Employment Requirements: Following a tentative offer, applicants should be prepared to complete required steps, such as fingerprinting and background check, credentialing, and medical examination within 3 days of the offer. Clear and Timely Communication: Applicants will receive clear communication at key milestones, including referral, tentative offer, and onboarding instructions.
After meeting pre-employment requirements, candidates will receive a final job offer and start date. Onboarding tasks may continue after starting, with HR ensuring timely completion for a smooth transition into VA service. If selected, applicants should be prepared to come onboard within 30 days of the announcement closing. Duties include but are not limited to: Calculating the airflow and the pressure-temperature characteristics for different systems.
Locating and repairing faulty equipment swiftly in order to reduce inoperative time to a minimum. Locating trouble before dismantling and making repairs which insure proper functioning after assemble. Performing complex repair such as installing and fitting connecting rods, crank, shafts, piston rings, bearings, and bushings. Overhauling valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals, and couplings.
Identifying faulty equipment causes and makes repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Cond Equip Mechanic/PD29773A Physical Requirements: The work requires carrying of equipment, tools, and resting devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders.
Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines and duct work. The incumbent is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $36.05 – $42.06/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-25.
This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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