Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Department of Veterans Affairs
Saginaw, Michigan
Full Time

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Summary

The incumbent is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements established by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Work Leader, Supervisory General Engineer, or Facilities Management Service Chief for the Aleda E. Lutz Veterans Affairs Healthcare System (AELVAHS).

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

06/09/2025 to 06/12/2025

Salary

$35.32 - $41.21 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 10

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Saginaw, MI 1 vacancy
Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)
5306 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Supervisory status

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Yes

Announcement number

CBSR-12744558-25-MAA

Control number

838389800

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This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Open to current, permanent employees of Facilities Management Service at the Aleda Lutz VA Medical Center.

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Duties

Major duties of this position will include, but are not limited to:

Maintenance And Preventive Maintenance 40%

Performs duties according to manufacturer's specifications of an HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanic in the following areas: installs, maintains and repairs (both major and minor) all air conditioning and refrigeration equipment from 1/4-ton systems to 200-ton systems; equipment types up to 150 HP air condition and refrigeration compressors and air and water-cooled condensers, dry and wet-type evaporators, all types of refrigeration equipment including ice machines, chilled water pumps, chilled water, cooling tower fans and motor.
Maintain and be able to work for long periods in walk-in freezers and walk-in coolers ranging in temperatures from -20 to 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Air handling units ranging from 20-ton to 130-ton capacity and contain the following components: dampers, bearings, pulleys, electronic filters, air washers, pre and final filters, direct expansion coils, chilled water coils, and motor with multi-belt sheave and steam grid humidifiers.
Package units ranging from 3-25 tons include filter changes,

Electrical 20%

Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electric wiring

systems, related switches, distribution panels, tools, and appliances. This task will be done by interpreting and applying the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings by using trade formulas to calculate common properties, e.g., voltage, voltage drop, and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, and temperature and length in single and multiple raceways and conduits, etc.

Repair or replace BAS and local controls, contactors, stops and starts circuits.
Adjusts and troubleshoots electrical problems from power source to equipment and checks wiring.
Working off ladders, scaffolds, and HEPA carts, doing layout, installing conduit, electrical boxes, pulling wire, and installing fixtures and devices, utilizing service-line, VA, local and federal policies such as lock-out/tag-out, ICRA/PCRA/ILSM/infection prevention policies, and other construction safety requirements as it relates to the job.

Administrative and Computer Skills 20%

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Skilled in data analysis and spreadsheet management using Microsoft Excel. Proficient in operating systems such as Windows and MAXIMO.
Must be skilled in digital communication and team

collaboration using email management and instant messaging platforms.

Must possess strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, enabling clear and professional interaction with clients and team members.
Experienced in data entry and document management, ensuring accurate record-keeping and efficient information retrieval.
Must be proficient in Building Automation Systems (BAS) that use N2 and BACNET (SMP

and IP) communication.

Pipefitter/ Plumber 10% -

Installing, repairing, and maintaining plumbing systems in residential, commercial, and industrial settings.
Proficient in diagnosing leaks and clogs and effectively resolving them toensure optimal system functionality.
Reading blueprints and interpreting plumbing codes to guarantee compliance with regulations.

Carpentry 10% -

Thorough knowledge of carpentry materials and construction techniques.
Setting up and operating the full range of industrial carpentry skills utilizing related machinery, such as routers, band and scroll saws, drill presses, metal stud framing, and sheetrock hanging.

Work Schedule: 07:00am - 3:30pm, 07:30am - 4:00pm or 08:00am - 4:30pm

Compressed/Flexible Schedule: A compressed tour may be available to a highly qualified candidate.

Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic/PD91177A

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
You may be required to serve a probationary period
Subject to background/security investigation
Pre-employment physical required
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( ). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2025.

In accordance with Section 608 of the Clean Air Act, this position requires a current Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Universal Certification. You will be required to provide a copy of the certification if referred for interview.

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
Troubleshooting
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:

The incumbent will be expected to work from ladders, scaffolding, etc. Incumbent often works in cramped, dirty, and hard-to-reach locations. The work involves prolonged crouching, standing, frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions for long periods.
The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. Hand dexterity is a critical requirement in completing most tasks.
The incumbent is exposed to various weather conditions in winter and summer when making repairs and installations on exterior work sites. During emergency repairs, extremes of bad weather are sometimes present. Many work sites are hot, dirty, dusty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped, and have unpleasant odors.
Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to work near asbestos and lead-containing materials. The incumbent will be required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment to accomplish assigned tasks safely. Workers are exposed to bruises and minor cuts from working on equipment and using hand tools.
The incumbent must observe control practices for disease prevention (i.e., hand washing, universal precautions/isolation procedures, including TB requirements/precautions.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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.

During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.

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.

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.

Smoke-free Facility: All Department of Veterans Affairs facilities are smoke-free. Patients, visitors, and employees are not allowed to smoke in or near any facilities or on the grounds.

"VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being."

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

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Required Documents

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

EPA Certification
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (Schedule A)
Disability Letter (VA)
License
EPA Certification
Other (2)
Other (3)
Performance Appraisal
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 06/12/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click .

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator.

Agency contact information

Miguel Aguilar

Phone ... Email ...

Address Aleda E Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1500 Weiss Street

Saginaw, MI 48602

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. After we receive application packages (including all required documents) and the vacancy announcement closes, we will review applications to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email. Referred applicants will be notified as such and may be contacted directly by the hiring office for an interview. All referred applicants receive a final notification once a selection decision has been made.

You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.

NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request

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Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

EPA Certification
Resume
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Cover Letter
DD-214/ Statement of Service
Disability Letter (Schedule A)
Disability Letter (VA)
License
EPA Certification
Other (2)
Other (3)
Performance Appraisal
Professional Certification
Resume
Separation Notice (RIF)
SF-15
SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
Transcript

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How to Apply

To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.

Agency contact information

Miguel Aguilar

Phone ... Email ...

Address Aleda E Lutz Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

1500 Weiss Street

Saginaw, MI 48602

Next steps

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request

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Overview

Accepting applications
Open & closing dates

06/09/2025 to 06/12/2025

Salary

$35.32 - $41.21 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 10

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Saginaw, MI 1 vacancy
Remote job

Telework eligible

Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Permanent

Work schedule

Full-time

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)
5306 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic
Supervisory status

Security clearance

Not Required

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing
Suitability/Fitness
Financial disclosure

Bargaining unit status

Yes

Announcement number

CBSR-12744558-25-MAA

Control number

838389800

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/838389800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

Job ID: 480591116

Originally Posted on: 6/10/2025

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