The incumbent is an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic assigned to the Operations & Maintenance Section, Facilities Management Service, of the Orlando VA Medical Center, Orlando Florida. The incumbent provides support maintenance and repair on all non-biomedical electronic systems and equipment, including, centralized environmental monitoring, control systems, and energy management systems for the Orlando VA Medical Center and outlying Community-Based Outpatient Clinics

Duties

Responsible for maintenances, repairs, modifications, calibrations and installations of each Industrial Control systems and components as a delegated responsibility of the maintenance and operations section. Use basic knowledge and skills of the crafts to perform scheduled preventive maintenance inspections, systematic troubleshooting, maintenance and repairs of various sizes and types of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and system components. Perform vibration analysis of major building service equipment such as circulation pumps, air, handlers, cooling tower fans, medical air compressors, and vacuum pumps etc. Make recommendations for planned maintenance and perform quality assurance follow up inspections after major repairs and overhauls. Serves as COR (Contracting Officer Representative) for related projects. Create SOWS, IGCEs, 6500s, for assigned projects, and is responsible for the government credit card for micro-purchases in projects as need it. Instructs the equipment user and/or the supervisor on the technical problems of installation, repair, and modification of non-medical electronic equipment. Conducts pre-operational system testing to determine consistency with required technical specifications. Report malfunctions and problems and must determine the scope, extent, and severity after verification. Scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment is operating properly, calibrated properly, and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Required to make independent judgments and decisions regarding methods and procedures for completing assignments that may involve extending the use of conventional test equipment, and improvising fault analysis, repair, and calibration techniques. Assist in the development of new forms or procedures for HVAC/R controls safety. Responsible to ensure a variety of safety and environmental regulations comply by reviewing requirements with safety and GEMS office personnel and M&O General Foreman. Make frequent inspections of facilities, shops, and equipment to ensure all meet CEOSH, Life Safety, Joint Commission and OSHA compliance regulations. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri, Tues - Sat, Sun - Thurs 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Control Mechanic/PD675-07093-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/27/2023. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools (Electronics)Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods)Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Theory of ElectronicsTroubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)Use of Test Equipment: 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/Working Conditions: Physical Requirements: Incumbent may frequently work in hot, humid, confined spaces around equipment and systems associated with facilities. He/she must climb ladders, bend, crouch, stoop and endure prolonged periods of standing and walking. Incumbent must lift parts and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically fit as work involves lifting, pulling, climbing, crawling, working with hands over head, working in confined areas, and using arm and back muscles. Incumbent must possess ability to be on feet for long periods either standing, walking, working off ladder, or staging materials, and lifting equipment. Working Conditions: Incumbent may be required to work in areas of high temperature, cold temperature, constant noise, chemical fumes, dirt, soot, rotating equipment, oil, and grease. Work is performed inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather, wet, cramped locations; is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises, toxic fumes, gases, and acids. Assist in other crafts within the Engineering Services. Must be aware of safety hazards and know what action should be taken to avoid them. Observe all local and National Safety Codes. Must know and comply with all the safety factors of the various trades to prevent fires and injury to patients and personnel. May be in an environment where it will be required to wear a respirator and disposable clothing including coveralls and cover for head, hands, and feet. IN DESCRIBING YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKEASSUMPTIONS. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your responses.

Education

There is no education substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Orlando VA Medical Center 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827 US
• Name: Juan Arroyo
• Phone: 254-499-7184
• Email: [email protected]