The position is assigned to Engineering Service, Maintenance and Operation Section, HVAC Shop. The position will install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair and calibrate electronic controls and indicating and recording systems throughout the CAVHS campus, or any one of the eight different Community Based Outpatient Clinics located across the state. The position is subject to be called back during off duty hours for irregular or emergency situations.

Duties

Performs major repairs, minor improvements and modifications to existing equipment and structures. Writes plans, layouts, sketches and estimates of time and materials for assigned repairs, preventative maintenance and minor improvements. Repairs and evaluates the EMCS its subsystems and components by use of multi-meters, manometers, temperature sensors, hygrometers, anemometers, logic diagrams, as-built electronic control drawings, electronic schematics and manufacturer's literature. Operates, maintains and modifies to optimize efficiency and energy savings, while maintaining environmental functions , i.e., temperature, humidity, ventilation and fire and smoke damper at proper levels for patient care and other facility operations. Evaluates the EMCS its subsystems and components for cause and failure. Conducts programming, physical and virtual points, trending, graphing, scheduling equipment for operation and data collection and reporting. Operates building level control systems that are highly complex, computerized central environmental monitoring and control systems. Understanding building level network controllers to operate specific equipment and components on the facilities building service equipment using line code programming. Comprehends operating programming and performing repairs to the on-campus BAS network. Cuts, brazes and solders piping, wiring and circuit boards. Works with other journeyman, workers, or helpers to accomplish repairs or Preventative Maintenance Inspections (PMI). Provides on-the-job training to all Operations Unit Air Conditioning Mechanics as well as Utility Systems Repairer-Operators as it relates to the Building Automated System controls functions. Troubleshoots highly complex systems of electronic sensing and control such as the Siemens Apogee Insight system and the Trane Tracer Ensemble, which are operating systems that control the building's Energy Management System, main Chiller Plants and Boiler Plants and the whole building environmental system operation by direct digital controls and line code programming. Inputs and closes out work orders. Maintains all electronic circuits for air-conditioning plants, chill and hot water multi-building loop systems, and display systems. Operating programming and performing repairs to the on-campus BAS network as well as an interpretation of engineering drawings to trace signal flow through the system while troubleshooting malfunctions. Reviews construction plans, verifies their correctness and provides feedback regarding building automation controls consistency and ease of maintenance and expandability. Provides ideas to reduce energy usage through awareness of energy conservation measures and a command of the various control system programming and software tools. All other duties assigned by management. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, subject to change based on needs of the Agency. Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD04599A Physical Requirements: Work assignments require moderate physical effort. Employees frequently lift, carry, or otherwise handle items weighing up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds). Occasionally they handle items greater than 18 kilograms. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. They work in a sitting position for extended periods. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required. Occasionally, climbing and work in high places may be required.

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

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: ElectronicsEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairIngenuityTest Equipment - ElectronicsTroubleshooting (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 John L McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital 4300 West Seventh Street Little Rock, AR 72205 US
• Name: Jason Willkomm
• Phone: 850-860-1377
• Email: [email protected]