As a General Equipment Mechanic assigned to the Preventive Maintenance Shop of the Plant Operations Unit in the Engineering Service at the Miami VA Healthcare System, you are responsible to perform a variety of general mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic duties including but not limited to repair, installation, modification, and preventive maintenance of hospital furniture.

Duties

Duties of the position include but are not limited to: Performing a variety of general mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic duties including but, not limited to repair, installation, modification, and preventive maintenance of hospital furniture. Repairing, maintenance, installing and modification of primary service compressors, vacuum pumps, auxiliary generators, medical gas manifolds, battery operated and motor-driven floor scrubbers, floor polishers, vacuum cleaners, electric pallet trucks, hydraulic pallet jacks as well as a variety of electrical cleaning equipment Performing modification and re-matching of bushings, bearings, seals, couplings, heads, pistons, valves, guiders, and other equipment Daily work varies in working on different types of equipment throughout the Medical Center Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: General Equipment Mechanic/PD546-05569-A 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, 11/01/2023. 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)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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. Physical Requirements: Work may be performed in dirty and unsafe areas, and the employee may be frequently exposed to hazards of electrical shock, tripping, falling, cuts, contusions, abrasions, dust, fumes and vapors. Must be able to lift 75 pounds unassisted and be able to stoop, crawl, climb and work from scaffolds. Employee must have good eyesight and hearing and full use of limbs. Working Conditions: Work may be performed both in the shop as well as throughout the entire Medical Center and may be performed outdoor in inclement weather. Employee is required to know and practice safety practices at all times and to wear protective clothing when required.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Jimmie Shaw
• Phone: 407-627-8325
• Email: [email protected]