Refrigeration Mechanic

Requisition No: 827905 

Agency: Military Affairs

Working Title: Refrigeration Mechanic

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 62000372 

Salary:  $40,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 05/22/2024 

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Department of Military Affairs

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: 11:59 p.m. on closing date

VACANCY # 62000372

WORK LOCATION:  Jacksonville, FL

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT OF MILITARY AFFAIRS (DMA)

The mission of the Florida Department of Military Affairs is to provide management oversight of the Florida National Guard and provide units and personnel ready to support national security objectives; to protect the public safety of citizens and to contribute to the national, state and community programs that add value to the United States of America and to the State of Florida.

OUR BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance     
• Retirement Benefits   
• Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Tuition Waiver for Public College Courses
• Training Opportunities
• For benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening.
2. New employees of the Department of Military Affairs are required to participate in a direct deposit/electronic transfer program. 
3. The Department of Military Affairs is paid on a monthly basis.
4. This position is a Cooperative Agreement position.
5. As a CANDIDATE, you are required to provide documentation (i.e., High School Diploma or Equivalency, College Transcripts, ETC.) to verify meeting these Minimum Qualifications.

*NOTE*

To be considered for this position, application must be fully completed, your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process and clearly stated within the employment history.   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A High School Diploma AND HVAC/R Technician Certificate or HVAC Class A Certification; OR
• A High School Diploma or equivalent AND Two (2) years of experience in the operation and maintenance of HVAC and Refrigeration Systems

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Performs proper maintenance and repair of HVAC and refrigeration systems to include but not limited to:

• Maintaining, installing, and repairing heat pumps systems, air conditioning systems, chiller systems and building automated control systems
• Maintaining, installing, and repairing electrical, boiler, and propane heating systems to include pumps or other mechanical equipment
• Maintaining, fabricating, installing, and repairing HVAC duct systems and damper controls
• Maintaining, troubleshooting, and repair of Johnson Controls and other environmental control devices
• Maintaining, installing, and repairing roof top ventilation systems and associated hardware
• Brazing, soldering, and welding with acetylene, MAPP, and propane torches; servicing of refrigerant systems
• Establish and maintain records for refrigerant management and recovery per DEP guidelines
• Provide preliminary sketches and cost estimates for materials and services; perform heat load calculations
• Work from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs to install, maintain or repair HVAC systems and equipment
• Prepare sketches and/or follow blueprints to determine the location of wiring and equipment
• Maintaining, repairing, and installing HVAC and refrigeration systems in conformance w/building and safety codes
• Maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment
• Coordinate and communicate procedures and/or status of work orders for the purpose of providing information for making decisions, taking appropriate action and/or complying with building, environmental, and safety regulations

Performs proper maintenance and repair of electrical systems to include, but not limited to:

• Performing maintenance and repair on all building electrical systems, up to 480V, 3Ø to include indoor and outdoor lighting systems, electrical bus systems, electrical distribution panels, and secondary electrical feeders
• Installation of additional electrical wiring and systems up to 480V, 3Ø
• Maintaining, installing, performing inspections and testing of all building and equipment grounding systems
• Maintaining and performing inspections on all base lightning protection systems
• Maintaining and performing inspections on all base cathodic protection systems
• Maintaining and performing inspections on all base fire protection and alarm systems
• Maintaining and performing inspections on all base intrusion detection systems

Performs all other assigned duties:

• Perform all other duties assigned to include but not limited to assisting other State Employees as required in their assigned duties.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
• Skills in controlling operations of equipment or systems
• The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
• The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
• The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.
• The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position
• The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

The State of Florida and The Department of Military Affairs participate in the E-Verify program. Federal law requires that all employers verify the identity and employment eligibility of any person hired to work in the United States.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

The Department of Military Affairs values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.