AIR CONDITION EQUIPMENT MECHANIC A10

U.S. Marine Corps · Twentynine Palms

Salary: $25 – $29 per hour

Closes: 2027-03-16T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Summary Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively. Qualifications SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Must have knowledge of refrigeration cycles of a variety of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements such as those which control low side and high side pressure, temperatures of the cooling units, temperatures of liquid and suction lines and the running time of various mechanisms. Skill to determine the proper kind and type of parts and equipment needed for installation or repair in planning and completing work orders. May work from building plans, shop sketches or blueprints. Must know principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration cycles, heat transfer laws, use of refrigerant tables, calculation of airflow and pressure-temperature characteristics for different systems. Skill in locating leaks by visual and audible examination of equipment components and how to locate trouble before dismantling. Must be familiar with the more complicated motor controls such as sealed motors, pressure controls, thermostatic motor controls (remote and double remote), full and semiautomatic defrosting controls, relays and other controls to protect against overheating. Must know characteristics of compressors, such as gear, reciprocating, centrifugal or rotary pump and a variety of refrigerant controls such as those with low and high pressure side floats, automatic thermostatic expansion valves, capillary or choke types and those based on volume or quantity changes. Must know how to dismantle, repair and reassemble units such as pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers and evaporators. Skill to overhaul valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals and couplings. Skill to align motors and flywheel drives. May be required to perform electrical work to include completion of needed repairs to installed systems and rearrange and hook up items such as outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators and circuit breakers. Must be able to install or replace pipes and ducts where the areas to be air-conditioned are a considerable distance from the compressors. Must be able to qualify for a government motor vehicle operators permit. Must possess a Universal Technician certification issued by an approved certification program. RESPONSIBILITY: Using personal knowledge and experience plans testing procedures, determines proper kind and type of parts and equipment needed for large projects; installs and repairs a variety of systems independently. Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used on a scheduled basis. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. Hoists, holders and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers and chillers. Works from ladders, scaffolding and platforms and in hard-to-reach places. May be required to stoop, stretch, crawl, climb, bend and kneel for long periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors and is subject to sudden temperature changes. May work on rooftops, in attic spaces and cramped areas with low overheads. Uncomfortable protective clothing may be required. May be subject to large amounts of escaping gases. Requirements EVALUATIONS: How You Will Be Evaluated Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official. Required Documents Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION" How to Apply All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=78860&PostingSeq=1. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. TO ALIGN WITH THE MERIT HIRING PLAN, FEDERAL AGENCIES WILL NOT ACCEPT RESUMES THAT EXCEED TWO PAGES. ACCORDINGLY, THE NAF HRO WILL ONLY CONSIDER RESUMES THAT ARE TWO PAGES OR FEWER. RESUMES EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT WILL NOT BE REFERRED AND WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. Please include the below list of required documents with your application: Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. If prior military, DD214 Member Copy If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver. Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified. If you are using an employment preference, please ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility: Military Spouses Copy of the sponsor PCS orders identifying a dependents-authorized move and reporting date to the new duty location. Copy of marriage license or military dependent ID if dependent name is not listed on PCS orders. In order to qualify, date of marriage or military dependent ID must be prior to reporting date listed on PCS orders. For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility. Veterans Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge. Persons with Disabilities Proof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits. Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email plmsppd@usmc.mil. Benefits The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges
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Summary

Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS) is looking for the best and brightest to join our Team! MCCS is a comprehensive program that supports and enhances the quality of life for Marines, their families, and others in the Marine Corps Community. We offer a team oriented environment comprised of military personnel, civilian employees, contractors and volunteers who keep the organization functioning smoothly and effectively.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Must have knowledge of refrigeration cycles of a variety of commercial and industrial systems to locate and check elements such as those which control low side and high side pressure, temperatures of the cooling units, temperatures of liquid and suction lines and the running time of various mechanisms. Skill to determine the proper kind and type of parts and equipment needed for installation or repair in planning and completing work orders. May work from building plans, shop sketches or blueprints. Must know principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration cycles, heat transfer laws, use of refrigerant tables, calculation of airflow and pressure-temperature characteristics for different systems. Skill in locating leaks by visual and audible examination of equipment components and how to locate trouble before dismantling. Must be familiar with the more complicated motor controls such as sealed motors, pressure controls, thermostatic motor controls (remote and double remote), full and semiautomatic defrosting controls, relays and other controls to protect against overheating. Must know characteristics of compressors, such as gear, reciprocating, centrifugal or rotary pump and a variety of refrigerant controls such as those with low and high pressure side floats, automatic thermostatic expansion valves, capillary or choke types and those based on volume or quantity changes. Must know how to dismantle, repair and reassemble units such as pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers and evaporators. Skill to overhaul valves by adjusting or replacing gaskets, springs, floats, diaphragms, valve fittings, seals and couplings. Skill to align motors and flywheel drives. May be required to perform electrical work to include completion of needed repairs to installed systems and rearrange and hook up items such as outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators and circuit breakers. Must be able to install or replace pipes and ducts where the areas to be air-conditioned are a considerable distance from the compressors. Must be able to qualify for a government motor vehicle operators permit. Must possess a Universal Technician certification issued by an approved certification program. RESPONSIBILITY: Using personal knowledge and experience plans testing procedures, determines proper kind and type of parts and equipment needed for large projects; installs and repairs a variety of systems independently. Performs preventive maintenance on tools and equipment used on a scheduled basis. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Lifts and carries objects up to 45 lbs independently and objects over 45 lbs with assistance. Hoists, holders and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers and chillers. Works from ladders, scaffolding and platforms and in hard-to-reach places. May be required to stoop, stretch, crawl, climb, bend and kneel for long periods of time. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors and outdoors and is subject to sudden temperature changes. May work on rooftops, in attic spaces and cramped areas with low overheads. Uncomfortable protective clothing may be required. May be subject to large amounts of escaping gases.

Requirements

EVALUATIONS:

How You Will Be Evaluated

Your application/resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. This vacancy will be filled by the best qualified applicant as determined by the selecting official.

Required Documents

Varies - Review "OTHER INFORMATION"

How to Apply

All applications must be submitted online via the MCCS Careers website: https://careers.usmc-mccs.org/psc/hprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=78860&PostingSeq=1. Resumes/applications emailed or mailed will not be considered for this vacancy announcement. To be considered for employment, the application or resume must be submitted online by 11:59 PM (ET) on the closing date of the announcement. TO ALIGN WITH THE MERIT HIRING PLAN, FEDERAL AGENCIES WILL NOT ACCEPT RESUMES THAT EXCEED TWO PAGES. ACCORDINGLY, THE NAF HRO WILL ONLY CONSIDER RESUMES THAT ARE TWO PAGES OR FEWER. RESUMES EXCEEDING THIS LIMIT WILL NOT BE REFERRED AND WILL BE DEEMED INELIGIBLE FOR CONSIDERATION. Please include the below list of required documents with your application: Education/certification certificate(s), if applicable. If prior military, DD214 Member Copy If you are an Active Duty Service member who will be retired from service within 120 days of the application date, you must submit a DD214 or Statement of Service with your application to receive further consideration for any regular part-time or full-time positions. In accordance with 5 USC § 3326, recently retired Servicemembers are subject to a 180-day waiting period before they may be appointed to Federal service, regardless of hiring authorities. When applicable and all requirements are met, those candidates must have submitted the required documentation at the time of their application before an agency can request a waiver. Note: For positions that require a degree, certification, and/or specific education requirements (e.g., a minimum number of credit hours toward a degree), applicants must submit supporting documentation (e.g., transcripts, diplomas, certifications) at the time of application. Applications that do not include the required documentation may be determined ineligible, as minimum qualifications cannot be verified. If you are using an employment preference, please ensure your application includes the correct required documents to verify eligibility: Military Spouses Copy of the sponsor PCS orders identifying a dependents-authorized move and reporting date to the new duty location. Copy of marriage license or military dependent ID if dependent name is not listed on PCS orders. In order to qualify, date of marriage or military dependent ID must be prior to reporting date listed on PCS orders. For spouses with current or prior Federal service, submit a copy of the most recent performance appraisal rating and, if applicable, documentation of appointment eligibility. Veterans Copy of DD214 citing general or honorable discharge. Persons with Disabilities Proof of Disability Documentation from: doctor, licensed medical professional, licensed rehabilitation professional, or any federal, state, District of Columbia, or US territory agency that issues or provides disability benefits. Be advised - the Family Member Employment Assistance Program (FMEAP) can help assist all Military affiliated family members and Veterans with their job search. The FMEAP offers a range of services, including job search assistance, resume support, mock interviews, and more. To access these resources, please call 760-830-4030 or email plmsppd@usmc.mil.

Benefits

The Federal government offers a number of exceptional benefits to its employees. Benefits you get to enjoy while working at MCCS include but are not limited to: • Stability of Federal Civilian Service • People with passion for doing work that matters • Quality of Work Life Balance • Competitive Pay • Comprehensive Benefit Packages • Marine Corps Exchange and Base Facility Privileges

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Applications close in 165 days, on March 16, 2027.

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This posting appears on Usajobs. CA Public Jobs first observed it on September 18, 2026. It was last verified open on October 2, 2026.

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