The John J. Pershing VA Medical Center is hiring an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic position in the Maintenance and Operations Section of Facilities Management Service located in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. The position works air conditioning units, electronic controls and boiler room equipment and all auxiliary equipment associated. The duties involve diagnosing, installing, modifying, repairing and replacing complex electronic controls, monitoring, and indicating systems and subsystems.

Duties

Major Duties: Air Conditioning: Installs, maintains, repairs, troubleshoots, and calibrates air conditioning equipment. These duties are extended to the following equipment: building automation system, JCI Metasys system, two 300-ton screw type chillers, two 120-ton reciprocating chillers, eight 20- HP electric motors for two large HVAC units, four cooling towers, approximately 70 blowers and related air moving machinery and motors rated in HP from 75 to 1/4, approximately 21 water pumps and related machinery, piping and motors rated in HP from 25 to fractional, two 5-HP and two 10-HP air compressors and related pneumatic control equipment, six major motor control centers and electrical motors and associated controls and circuits, three steam-to-hot water converters and related heating equipment providing heat to the hospital through about 300 pneumatically and digital-controlled Variable Air Valve reheat induction units, eight steam supplied humidifiers providing humidity control for the hospital and two critical steam humidifiers for the SPS and Endo suite wings of the facility, three major varieties of variable volume air flow control systems which provide variable volume air for the majority of the hospital. These systems include critical balancing of air flow for peak economy and climate control for procedure rooms. This position is also responsible for the maintenance, repair and programming of all electronic devices that control all associated equipment. Electronics: Installs, maintains, reports, troubleshoots, and calibrates electronic controls and indicating and recording systems used in the Utility Systems Department. The equipment the incumbent utilizes includes: the JCI Metasys Computer and associated data gathering panels TempTrak Square D; ABB; Mitsubishi; Honeywell; Yaskawa and DanFoss variable frequency motor control equipment; Carrier and Trane integrated circuit micro-processor chiller control systems; York Turbo-Modulator II micro-processor controlled variable frequency and logic control equipment; Honeywell SymmetrE Monitoring System. Boiler Plant: Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates heating and boiler room equipment. These duties are extended to the following equipment: three 250 HP firetube high pressure boilers. These boilers are high pressure natural gas or oil fired boilers with a total generating capacity of 25,875 pounds of steam per hour; all auxiliary equipment associated with the boilers, such as: pumps, motors, heaters, tanks, economizers, water softeners, boiler combustion controls (pneumatic, electric, electronic), blow down equipment, air compressors, moisture separators, piping, gauges, meters, liquefied petroleum gas system, earthquake valves (gas shutoff), and high pressure valves. The incumbent maintains all equipment in working order and maintains a parts inventory for the equipment in order to reduce downtime. Performs preventive maintenance with the aid of the Utility Systems Operators as outlined in VHA Boiler Plant Safety Device Testing Manual and Boiler Efficiency Improvement Manual. Cleans the sump and fill tank disinfection and cleaned then re-disinfected then cleaning strainers. Work Schedule: 8:00AM to 4:30PM Monday through Friday (excluding federal holidays) Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD094870 Physical Requirements: Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Employees frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally they handle items greater than 50 pounds. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. Frequent standing, climbing, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping are required.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Pre-employment physical required

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/06/2023. 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: ElectronicsEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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. Physical Requirements: Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Employees frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally they handle items greater than 50 pounds. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. Frequent standing, climbing, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping are required. Working Conditions: The incumbent works from ladders much of the time, and many times must work in areas of poor lighting and high noise level. Work is usually performed in well lit, heated, and ventilated areas however, many pieces of equipment require working outside, exposed to elements. The incumbent is also subject to injuries, such as electrical shock, cuts, and bruises, as well as burns, falling on ice, snow, or slippery surfaces. The incumbent is exposed to dust, grease, and soiling skin and clothing.

Education

There is no educational substitute at this Grade Level

Contacts

• Address John J Pershing VA Medical Center 1500 North Westwood Boulevard Poplar Bluff, MO 63901 US
• Name: Joseph Craft
• Phone: 573-712-8175
• Email: [email protected]