The Industrial Equipment Mechanic will install, repair, modify and maintain equipment and machinery. Lays out work, determines requirements, draws materials and carries assignment to completion utilizing established trade techniques and adhering to safety requirements and national and local codes.

Duties

This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the AFGE Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - Current Facility and CBOC employees; 2nd Area of Consideration - VA Nationwide applicants. Duties Include: Examines and troubleshoots equipment, machinery and systems to determine the extent of repairs required, materials or parts needed, and to estimate the time required to complete repairs. Determine the nature and extent of repairs necessary and make needed repairs by replacing, reworking, or refinishing worn or damaged parts and components. Determines the nature and extent of required repairs by checking equipment for malfunctions, broken or worn parts, leaks, feedback, interference and tracing wires. Disassembles and repairs general machinery, equipment, and systems including Pneumatic tube. Disassembles and repairs general machinery, equipment, and systems including patient lifts. Installs and repairs equipment and machinery such as complex chemical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic vacuum, and pressure systems which may include water, steam, air, and/or gas under pressure and piped lines associated with equipment serviced. Disassembles and repairs general machinery, equipment, and systems including domestic water system to include pumps, condensers, heat exchangers, and heat generators; irrigation system to include piping and fixtures. Disassembles and repairs general machinery, equipment, and systems including sterile processing equipment to include steam sterilizers, cart washers, sanitizers, and autoclaves. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Sunday-Thursday, 2:00pm - 10:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Industrial Equipment Mechanic - Engineering Service/PD07422A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/12/2023. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. Physical Requirements: Frequently handle objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally moves objects weighing 50 to 100 with assistance and/or the use of carts. They are required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, knee bend. stoop and work in cramped positions for sustained periods of time. They must exercise normal care and practice all safety regulations during the performance of duties to prevent injury. Working Conditions: The position performs work inside and outside in hot, cold or a combination of temperatures. Work is sometimes performed in areas that are inadequately lit, ventilated; and heated. Work is performed throughout SLVHCS which includes all wards, laboratories, and facilities and may have the potential for exposure to infection and contagious disease. Exposed to infrared, ultraviolet radiation and fumes from welding and brazing. Subject to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes and bums. Occasionally climb and work from ladders and staging exposing the employee to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address New Orleans VA Medical Center 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 US
• Name: Kim Willingham
• Phone: 682-364-0586
• Email: [email protected]