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Air Conditioning Equipment Operator

Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital
Columbia, MO Posted Aug 27, 2026
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About this role

Air Conditioning Equipment Operator

Summary

This position functions as an Air Conditioning Equipment Operator within the Facility Management Division for the Harry S. Truman Memorial Hospital, Columbia MO. The position performs a variety of Air Conditioning Equipment Operator duties and related construction trades functions.

Duties

  • Your duties can include but are not limited to the following: Operates a central refrigeration and air conditioning plant, including cooling towers, condenser water pumps, chilled water pumps (in the main plant and throughout the system), and air handling units in all areas of the buildings. Operates a modem-integrated computerized energy management center. Operates multiple unfired steam generators to provide humidification to critical patient care, and medical storage areas throughout the hospital. Maintains salt levels and conducts testing all hospital water softener equipment. Makes adjustments as necessary to water level, and pressure controls. Operates 2, 1250 KW and 2-3 MW emergency power diesel generators. Performs preventative maintenance (PM) on related equipment, following manufacturers and/or VA recommendations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Days may vary, hours will be 2:30pm - 11:00pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Air Conditioning Equipment Operator/PD10365A

Qualifications

  • To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Facilities Flexibility Organizational Stewardship Systems Engineering Systems Thinking Without more than normal supervision 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; religions; 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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

  • How You Will Be Evaluated

  • IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

  • Required Documents

  • Documents Required: Resume Documents Accepted: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) License Other (1) PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Professional Certification Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application. Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application.

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