Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic

Join our team as an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic located in the prestigious Library Buildings and Grounds, Facilities Operations Division, Maintenance Branch. Put your skills to use installing, repairing, and modifying air conditioning and refrigeration systems that ensure regulated climatic conditions in various historical exhibit areas, offices, and facilities. Take the next step in your career and contribute to preserving our nation's heritage in a dynamic and renowned institution. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Tour of Duty: Sunday through Thursday, 5:30 am to 2:00 pm As an Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic, duties include: Running and sustaining air conditioning equipment throughout offices and other facilities requiring critical control of temperatures. Making all required mechanical connections in order to secure ventilation and exhaust fans for steadiness and cavitation-free functioning. Fusing chilled water or refrigerant lines to condensers, evaporators, compressors, and controls Evacuating, dehydrating and charging system with appropriate refrigerants. Checking for refrigerant leakages. Resetting controls essential to maintain desired temperatures, pressure, and humidity. Locating and diagnosing problems in control systems following trouble calls or inspections. Fabricating new and/or repairs parts such as hinges, flanges, pipe joints, and bearing sleeves, which can require welding. Making all necessary adjustments in electrical and pneumatic controls for optimal operation of chilled or hot water valves, booster heaters, pre-heaters, maximum air return from outside, and automatic and bypass volume dampers Routinely maintaining specialized or complex electronic equipment using manufacturer's equipment guides and specifications, industry criteria, and established techniques for guidance. Checking systems for suitable running cycles, refrigerant and oil leakages, motor and compressor temperatures, belt adjustment and replacement, set points, cleanliness, operations and superheat rotation, and heating protection Reporting any equipment needing major repairs to the supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. You must meet the following SCREEN-OUT(S) required for this position. For WG-10 Ability to perform journey level Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic work without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out Factor) including: Locating and diagnosing problems in control systems following trouble calls or inspections; Dismantling, repairing, and reassembling units such as pumps, compressors, and chillers; Performing routine maintenance to commercial refrigeration, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units and equipment; and Using building automation systems to maintain accurate records, document work performed, and update maintenance schedules. For WG-11 Ability to perform expert level Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic work without more than normal supervision. (Screen-out Factor) including: Independently diagnosing and repairing commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems; Modifying, altering, or substituting components and elements of the system in order to meet specified pressure-temperature characteristics; Using building automation systems to maintain accurate records, document work performed, and update maintenance schedules

Salaire : $35 – $43/Per Hour

The mission of the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) is to serve Congress and the Supreme Court, preserve America's Capitol and inspire memorable experiences. The AOC is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. The AOC provides a welcoming and educational environment for millions of visitors through the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and the US Botanic Garden. Learn more at https://www.aoc.gov/careers. The AOC prides itself on its Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Safety, and Empowerment (RISE). The Library of Congress (LOC) is the largest library in the world, with millions of books, films and video, audio recordings, photographs, newspapers, maps and manuscripts in its collections. It is the main research arm of the U.S. Congress and the home of the U.S. Copyright Office. The LOC of today is built on the efforts of generations of public servants, driven by its