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Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

AIR CONDITIONING EQUIPMENT MECHANIC

Department of Defense · Bethesda, Maryland

Salary
$34.71 - $40.55 per hour
Pay grade
WG-10
Schedule
Full-time
Appointment
Permanent
Opened
Oct 28, 2026
Closes
Nov 11, 2026
Remote
No
Telework eligible
No
Openings
2
Security clearance
Confidential
Promotion potential
10
Announcement
DE-13093827-27-DGK

Who may apply: Open to the public

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Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

  • You will install, maintain, modify, and repair special purpose HVJ\C+R systems that are frequently modified to provide specific and critical climatic conditions in laboratories.
  • You will apply my knowledge of the functions and operations of large-scale HVAC+R systems
  • You will apply my skill to dismantle, repair, replace parts, reassemble, balance, and operate systems and components, as opposed to the general replacement of major units.
  • You will maintain and repair all system components, including compressors, air handlers, electric motors, pneumatics, DDCs, electric controls, evaporators, humidifiers, refrigerated air drivers, pumps, and refrigerated chillers.
  • You will dismantle components, visually inspect, test circuits and parts, and repair or replace malfunctioning elements.
  • You will reassemble components, reconnect them to the system, and then start up, test, balance, and set controls to provide the required conditions.
  • You will install, maintain, and repair mechanical, electrical, electronic, pneumatic, and manually operated components and equipment for large-scale HVAC+R systems.
  • You will install, repair, and modify pipes and ducts to redirect or provide air to areas with new requirements.
  • You will, while in the biohazard suite, maintain and repair electrical, lighting, plumbing, and HVAC systems to ensure the suite maintains proper pressure.

Qualifications

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: The ability to do the work without more than normal supervision 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements 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.

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