Job Summary

The employee serves as Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (HVAC) within the Facilities Management Section at the Lake City VAMC Lake City, FL. Employee is responsible to WS-10 Air Conditioning Foreman. The Journeyman HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of all HVAC systems throughout the Lake City VAMC. In order for the Lake City VA to provide excellent health care that improves Veterans health and well-being.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/27/2026. Certification: : Technicians who maintain, service, repair or dispose of equipment that could release ozone depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified in accordance with 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F (Section 608 of Clean Air Act). You must hold a Universal HVAC certification that meets this requirement. 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: The work requires carrying of equipment, tools and testing 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 employee is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: Most of the work is usually performed inside, but the employee is frequently subject to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment such as walk-in freezer units. They are occasionally subjected to cuts, burns, electrical shocks and respiratory ailments; and exposed to repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases that may cause toxic effects on eyes, skin and internal organs. There is an occasional requirement to work outside, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads.