Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

Duties

• Install, maintain, repair, recognize the cause of faulty equipment; overhaul, modify and relocate equipment on various industrial and special purpose air-conditioning and cooling unit systems.
• Repairs and maintains air conditioning field units and/or truck mounted units. Equipment consists of compressors, thermostatic motor controls, full and semi-automatic defrosting controls, and motors.
• Diagnosis and troubleshoots system to locate malfunctions.
• Makes layout for new installation or relocation of existing equipment and completes entire systems by installing sheet metal ducts, vibration joints, louvers, grills, reworking piping, etc.
• Electrical work includes installing fuse and overload protection, conduits and wiring, and associated central wiring to include thermostats, humidity controls, etc., in accordance with the National Electrical Code.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Selective Placement Factor at WG-11 grade level: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Chlorofluorocarbon Chemicals (CFC) Certification Type Universal, as required by section 608 of The Clean Air Act, 1900 EPA Mandatory Technician Certification. NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your CFC Type Universal Certification to your application package for verification. Failure to do so will result in a rating of ineligible. Minimum Qualifications WG-10 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic tasks. I can repair and recognize the cause of faulty equipment on various industrial or special purpose air-conditioning and cooling unit systems. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Minimum Qualifications WG-11 (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic duties. I am skilled in recognizing the cause of faulty equipment, or making repairs on systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, or circulating. I can recognize and determine the best method for correcting malfunctions, and make repairs to a variety of air conditioning and cooling unit systems. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Mechanic frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Work is frequently performed in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are often for long periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside, on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Work areas are frequently dirty and greasy; variable temperatures occur when working in cold storage rooms or climatic test chambers. Subject to cuts, bruises, burns, and electrical shock and the possibility of respiratory disorders due to inhalation of refrigerant gases. Protective clothing and facemasks may be occasionally worn when there is a possibility of risk.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/10/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13037175). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.