This position is located in the Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic of Engineering Service, for the South Texas Veterans Health Care System (STVHCS) and is located within the Maintenance and Operations Section.

Duties

Major Duties: Checks guidelines available and draw upon his own skill and knowledge to determine the source of trouble, and then return equipment back to operating order. Installing, modifying, testing, repairing, maintaining, inspecting, calibrating and ensuring the operation and safety of several building systems. Installs complete electrical distribution systems, selecting and installing correct-sized transformers, distribution panels, wire size, conduit size and junction boxes to meet anticipated power demand. Work assignments involve troubleshooting the equipment and controls under actual operating conditions, isolating the problem to the particular component or assembly, and performing repairs, which are often complicated by critical tolerances. Loads tests and maintains emergency standby generators and emergency power supply systems, including automatic and manual transfer switches, switchboards, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), and battery powered egress lighting. Repairs circuitry requiring further adjustment and alignment with other related circuits. Makes emergency cutouts and substitutions of distribution lines and equipment, sometimes working on distribution systems when they are energized. Services equipment that has a variety of sensing units, assemblies, actuating mechanisms and related control boxes that are combined and integrated into a complete unit to perform multiple functions. May program and monitor electronic control equipment, PLC, VFD and operate computerized diagnostic and digital test equipment as part of high voltage electrical system maintenance and troubleshooting duties. Works on building service equipment such as pumps and compressors, dietetic and ward equipment, laundry equipment, floor care equipment and other non-direct patient care equipment in the facility. Maintains the primary and secondary transformers, switches, capacitor equipment and cables. Services equipment that may be of unique design, prototype configurations or age and obsolescence, and of such complexity that the mechanic must apply broad experience and sound independent judgment in achieving specified accuracy, sensitivity and precise tolerances. Determines if system is unreliable or unsafe to use and arranges to have defective equipment or system removed from service until repaired. Maintains, repairs, troubleshoots a variety of medical gases alarm panels and systems. Performs the scheduled Preventative Maintenance on assigned systems and equipment and documents in AEMS/MERS reporting systems. Work Schedule: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday thru Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Control Mechanic (Electric)/PD02658A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Use Hand and Power Tools (Electronics)Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Troubleshooting (Electronic 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. Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds, Straight pulling (1 hour), Pulling hand over hand (1/2 hour), Pushing (2 hours), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required, Walking (4 hours), Standing (4 hours), Crawling (2 hours), Kneeling (1 hour), Repeated bending (3 hours), Climbing, use of legs and arms, Both legs required, Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, Both eyes required, Depth perception, Ability to distinguish basic colors, Hearing (aid may be permitted), mental and emotional stability. Working Conditions: Outside and inside, Excessive heat, Excessive cold, Excessive humidity, Excessive dampness or chilling, Dry atmospheric conditions, Excessive noise, intermittent, Constant noise, Dust, Fumes, smoke, or gases, Solvents (degreasing agents), Grease and oils, Electrical energy, Slippery or uneven walking surfaces, Working around machinery with moving parts, Working around moving objects or vehicles, Working on ladders or scaffolding, Working below ground, Working closely with others, Working alone, Protracted or irregular hours of work.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Audie L Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital 7400 Merton Minter Boulevard San Antonio, TX 78229 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]