Department: Department of the Army
Location(s): McAlester, Oklahoma
Salary Range: $30.48 - $35.58 Per Hour
Job Summary: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) and the Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and maintains large systems for air conditioning functions.
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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. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic (Electrical) without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common tasks including performing the installation, operation, repair, and maintenance of the refrigeration and air conditioning trade; and installing, troubleshooting, performing preventative maintenance, and repairing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration equipment and controls. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Frequently carry and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. All lifts over 50 pounds will be assisted with a two person lift or using a mechanical handling equipment lifting device. The two person lift limit is 100 pounds and will only be used for single event, non-routine lifts. Make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places. Work requires working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, and stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Worker is exposed to injury from moving objects, sharp edge and falling from high places. There is a hazard of electrical shock. Occasionally must work in explosive production areas where there is a danger of fires and explosions; and occasionally is exposed to toxic fumes in production areas and phosgene gas. Face masks and protective clothing may be occasionally worn when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants. Works outdoors in all types of weather conditions, indoors, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces and in cramped areas with low overheads under uncomfortable conditions, such as: temperature extremes, dust, noise, vibrations, grease, poor illumination, poor ventilation, unpleasant odors and dampness.
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 11/19/2025 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/12829177). 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.
Application Deadline: 2025-11-19