The Industrial Equipment Mechanic, WG-5352-10, is assigned to the Environmental Management Service (EMS) within the North Florida/South Georgia Veterans Health System (NF/SGVHS). This position requires an Industrial Equipment Mechanic able to troubleshoot, maintain, and repair complex/electronic digital industrial laundry equipment (washers, dryers, folders, ironers, stackers, spreader feeder, horizontal and vertical pneumatic conveyors, cart dump, weight scales, and pneumatic mono rail system)

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to : Performs all types of maintenance (repairs, installation, preventive maintenance) on laundry equipment, including 800-pound washers, 400-pound washers, 100-pound washers, 80-pound washers, 170-pound dryer, 440-pound gas dryer, 450-pound steam dryer, spreader feeders, roller irons, cross folders, stackers, small piece folders, blanket folder with stacker, monorail system throughout laundry, conveyors, and dump hoppers. Maintain current manufacturer's repair/parts manuals on equipment assigned to Environmental Management Service. Perform maintenance and repairs on industrial housekeeping equipment (burnishers, scrubbers, vacuums, riding Sam Bonie). Repairs may include electronic computer boards, electric motors, bearings, belts, pulleys, wheels, shafts, battery charging systems, battery replacement, and hand controls. Maintain and repair pallet jacks (hydraulic and electronic). Repairs may include changing batteries, repairs to 24/36 volt charging systems, hydraulic pumps, relay boards, wheels, etc. Maintains Maintenance Shop's inventory of parts. Contacts vendors for parts and materials needed for repairing equipment. Provides necessary information (vendor, parts no., price, quantity, and shipping charges) to Section supervisor for ordering. Provides preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment at off-site facilities (scheduled or unscheduled). Maintains current/valid license to operate government vehicles and fork lift. Work Schedule: 2:30pm-11pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Position Description Title/PD#: Industrial Equipment Mechanic/PD01261O 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, 12/22/2023. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionDexterity and SafetyInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsTroubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)Work Practices 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: This position requires lifting/carrying, sitting, standing, walking, climbing, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, fine manipulation, reaching above shoulders, driving a vehicle, operating machinery, temperature extremes, high humidity, chemical solvents, fumes/dust, and noise. Frequently lifts, carries, and set up tools, equipment, and parts that weight up to 50 pounds, may lift and carry items that weigh over 50 pounds. Ladders, scaffolding, and platforms will be utilized to access hard to reach areas for repairs and installations. High lift equipment (scissor and/or boom lift) will be used as needed for task. Working Conditions: Exposed to noise, heat, dirt, dust, grease, and chemicals, and required to wear protective clothing, such as gloves, safety goggles and shoes. Subject to high temperatures, gases, fumes, scalding water, as well as dirty, hot damp unsanitary conditions. The incumbent is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shock and burns. He/She is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. When work is done outside, subject to discomfort from periods in the hot sun, and sometimes to chilly and rainy weather The work is performed in all areas of the Medical Center environment, including general medical and surgical and psychiatry units.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
• Name: Amanda Barrios
• Phone: (717) 272-6621 X4953
• Email: [email protected]