Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

You will serve as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic in the Public Works Department of NAVFAC ENGINEERING CMD MID-ATLANTIC. This position has a Selective Placement Factor that will be used to screen out ineligible candidates . The Selective Placement Factor is: Mechanic must possess the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) 608 certification (Universal) as a pre-qualification for this wage grade. You must submit a copy of your certification with your application to be considered for this position.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is:1) Performing maintenance, calibration, and install of DDC systems and equipment; 2) Testing for refrigerant leaks in accordance with EPA standards; 3) Conducting visual and audible examinations of equipment; 4) Diagnosing, disassembling, and repairing various HVAC systems and components in structures such as warehouses, training rooms, and others; 5) Preforming complex repairs on crank shafts, piston rings, etc; and 6) Using trade tools, test equipment, and testing instruments.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at:

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, 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.This job does not have an education qualification requirement.