This position is located at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS). VASTLHCS is a two Division (John Cochran and Jefferson Barracks) Healthcare System serving eastern Missouri and western Illinois. This position functions as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic within the Air Conditioning Shop, Facilities Engineering Service, accomplishing trades and labor work.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Maintains, installs and repairs a wide variety of types and sizes of air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Tests, repairs, diagnoses, calibrates and replaces solid state/pneumatic thermostats, enthalpy controllers, dual input receiver controllers, economizers, chilled water valves, dampers, motors, and a wide variety of associated Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC-R) hardware from various manufacturers. Performs required repairs and maintenance on equipment using steam, domestic water, chilled water, and compressed air.
Completes clean up on equipment and related work area as necessary. Performs preventative maintenance on refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and systems following manufacturers and/or VA recommendations. Cleans, lubricates, adjusts, changes component parts, writes necessary work orders and makes minor repairs as needed. Completes scheduled inspections and documents equipment deficiencies in properly prescribed methods. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full Time | Permanent | Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD657-10135A Physical Requirements: Work is done inside and outside. It is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy. May be required to make repairs and installations outside in adverse weather conditions. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where unpleasant odors are present.
Subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, sprains, and strains from handling tools and installing equipment. Subject to burns from hot components, solder, high voltage, and electrical shock. Required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate to the tasks being performed. Duty Station: John Cochran Division; however, the duty station may be changed to one of multiple locations within the VA St. Louis Health Care System based on the needs of the facility.
Adam.Smith43@va.gov · 909-683-5470
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $33.87 – $39.53/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-21.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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