The Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic within the Facilities Management Service is assigned to general equipment control maintenance and repair duties associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), boilers, chillers and energy management. Work is performed at the journeymen level as a team member to perform the overhaul, installation and maintenance of various types of electronically controlled Building Automation and Control System equipment.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Repair, update, and operate the Siemens Building Automation & Control System. Repair, update, and operate the Siemens Niagra Talon Building Automation & Control System. Assist with the training of Operators to achieve optimum efficiency of the Building Automation and Control Systems and associated controls. Keep the Operations Supervisor informed on the status and progress of control work to support projects, control repair work, and overall Hospital work operations. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of electronic controls used on the Air Conditioning equipment throughout the hospital, the Boiler Plant and the Chiller Plant. Repair of building Automation and Control equipment sensors, switches, control valves, damper calculators, and VFD controls. Repair Field Panels throughout the Hospital. Program and maintain front end computers for various control systems. Stand watch in the plant as a Boiler Operator or a Chiller Operator when needed. Make emergency repairs during and after normal working hours. Perform other duties as assigned by the Operations Supervisor. Work Schedule: 8:00am to 4:30pm, Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Industrial Control Mechanic/PD014010 Physical Requirements: Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Employee frequently lifts carry, handle items weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasionally handle items greater than 50 pounds. Assistance is usually available with heavy items, Work is in a sitting position for extended periods of time. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required. Occasionally, climbing work in high places. Working Conditions: The work is done indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. The incumbent is frequently exposed to harsh conditions and extreme temperature variances while in the performance of daily duties. The incumbent could be subject to cuts, burns, electrical shock and respiratory ailments, and may be exposed to refrigerant, smoke, dust chemicals, etc. The incumbent may be required to work in hot, cold, dirty, wet, high, cramped, or isolated locations to repair equipment.

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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)Use Hand and Power Tools - ElectronicsWithout 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.

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: Michael Markham
• Phone: 254-778-4811 X50406
• Email: [email protected]