The position is assigned to the Air Conditioning (A/C) shop within the Maintenance Division of Facilities Engineering Service at the Omaha VA Medical Center and Grand Island VA Medical Center.

Duties

Duties include and are not limited to the following: Responsible to work independently to resolve electronic controls issues related to Omaha building automation system (Ecostruxture) that senses and controls temperature, pressurization and air changes in critical areas such as surgery, ICU, pharmacy, and other direct patient care areas. OR Responsible to work independently to resolve electronic controls issues related to Grand Island building automation system, Johnson Controls Metasys Energy Management System that senses and controls temperature, pressurization and air changes in critical areas such as SPS, pharmacy, and other direct patient care areas - Building air handlers ranging in size from 5,000 to 50,000 CFM and associated exhaust or return fans - Chillers ranging anywhere in size from 250 tons to 1,350 tons and associated cooling towers including absorption, centrifugal, air cooled - Hot water perimeter heating systems, networked throughout the hospital - Variable air volume boxes - Pumps and motors including condenser and chilled water pumps - Variable frequency drives - Closed loop, glycol systems - Underground fuel tanks - Fire suppression pumps and sprinkler systems - Steam monitoring equipment -Medical Gas Master Alarm Panels - Nitrous oxide, oxygen, nitrogen, medical air, vacuum and associated alarms -Boiler feedwater pumps, DA tank, low water cutoffs, blowdowns, make up water, water treatment, boiler efficiency - Back-up generators for emergency electrical power Responsible for ensuring sufficient stock supplies are located on site for high morality components. Controls mechanic will have abilities in reading fan curves, installing and verifying pressure sensors, installing VFD's to fan or pump motors for added energy efficiency as well as VAV'S that can provide sufficient airflow to critical areas while maintaining minimum ACH rates per ASHRAE most recent guidance. Troubleshooting and repair of walk-in coolers and freezers, ultralow freezers and refrigerators, chilled water distribution systems, glycol systems, direct expansion HVAC systems and associated pumps and motors, air conditioning systems, air handling units and building perimeter reheat systems. Leads repair effort for operators, headers, tracks, carrier wheels, sliding door panels, jambs, locks, activation through network adapters, rim strikes, phi rex kits, bundled access cables and door contacts. provides technical assistance for all associated maintenance operations and contracted work affecting installation and operation of PIV cards, automatic doors, ensuring all work is correctly performed with minimal impact to the Medical Center; assists contractors and leads efforts for terminations, testing/toning of data cables, and is involved in cable management and trains coworkers on lower-level electronics or controls related repair tasks. Performs major overhaul and repair of all types of cylinder locks, padlocks, mortise locks, deadbolt locks, electric locks, rim locks, key-in-knob locks, time locks, safes and vaults. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD70658A Physical Requirements: The work is active, frequently requiring physical effort in lifting up to 35 pounds without assistance and over 50 pounds with assistance from other workers or weight handling equipment. Work assignments involve frequent standing, sitting, climbing of ladders, bending and working in cramped and awkward positions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Personnel
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

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: ElectronicsEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairIngenuityTest Equipment - ElectronicsTroubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)Use Hand and Power Tools - ElectronicsWithout 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 US
• Name: Timothy Ries
• Phone: 605-336-3230 X7700
• Email: [email protected]