The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administrations (VHA), Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Richmond, Virginia VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Utility System Section of Facility Management Service.

Duties

Major duties include: Performs extensive control work such as checking, adjusting, installing, and modifying electronic, electric, and pneumatic controls as necessary to maintain proper control, which requires extensive knowledge of system design and operation. Maintain, install, hook up, modify design parameters, write computer programs and put into operation all types of A/C systems, and to operate and repair refrigeration and air conditioning equipment by using the Johnson Control Metasys(equipment on-site since 2000) & Trane Tracer Summit Building Automation System(equipment on-site for 10 years) also the Hays Cleveland Boiler Management System(equipment on-site since 2009) and/or Cooper Atkins Temp Trak Control System (equipment on-site since 2005)and the ASCO Power Quest Monitoring & Control Ma1Jagement System for the Emergency/Standby Generator Paralleling System(Equipment new on-site since 2017). Recognize the causes of faulty equipment and be able to make necessary repairs, and modifications to achieve desired operations, if necessary. Diagnoses trouble or defects in sensors, field cabinets, control consoles, electronic control boards in motor control centers, and determines corrective action. Disconnects and dismantles electronic controlled instruments as necessary and corrects trouble or defects by adjusting, repairing, or replacing parts or units. The incumbent works with electrical circuits from 240 volts to 24 volts. Maintain the Johnson Control Metasys Building Automation System operating correctly. Insure the Cooper Atkins Temp Trak Control System is configured and operating correctly. Troubleshoot data base problems from a remote location with the use of a personal computer and modem hook-up. Support other utility shops as need arises. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am- 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Elect Indust Control Mech/PD030270

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

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: Computers and ElectronicsElectronicsEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairTechnical Problem SolvingWithout 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. In the performance of the equipment mechanic functions, he incumbent is expected to be able to do a considerable amount of walking, standing, stooping, bending, crawling, frequent lifting, carrying or otherwise handling items weighing up to 501bs. Incumbent must be able to work from ladders in congested areas, where incumbent is expected to work overhead in tight, cramped or awkward positions for prolonged periods of time. Incumbent must be able to work under and inside of a variety of equipment. Working Conditions. Must be able to work in areas not adequately lighted, ventilated and heated. Work surfaces are not usually even or may be slick or oily, also tight, cramped, wet, dry and dusty locations. Incumbent may be exposed to moving machinery and be subject to sharp edges and may receive cuts and bruises, minor burns, scrapes, and electrical shocks. Incumbent is subjected to extreme hot and cold temperatures; work is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy, with exposure to a potentially hazardous or contagious environment found within a complex medical center. Must be able to use good judgment and initiative to accomplish this job, because most of the time he will be working alone.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Central Virginia VA Health Care System 1201 Broad Rock Boulevard Richmond, VA 23249 US
• Name: Danielle Muse
• Email: [email protected]