This Machinist position is located in the Engineering Section of the Facility Management Service Line at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL. The Machinist repairs medical equipment and building service equipment as needed.

Duties

Major duties include and are not limited to: Repairs wheelchairs, carts of various types, hospital beds, lockers, pneumatic tubing systems, dietetic carts, operating tables, patient lifts, IV stands, litters, and other medical equipment of a mechanical nature, and maintenance of other building service equipment installations. Installs, maintains and repairs mechanical components of building service equipment and personal property. Fabricates and/or repairs metal brackets, supports, mounting devices used in installations. Repairs, modifies and fabricates parts and components necessary for the continuous operation of the medical center. Repairs other equipment as assigned by the Foreman. Operates a lathe, milling machine, and drill presses with sufficient ability to fabricate replacement parts for various items of equipment. Uses acetylene and electric arc welders for fabrication and repairs. Makes repairs, adjustments and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where components are in hard-to-reach places. Assisting the craftsmen and in their absence or when specifically assigned, performing repairs on other equipment and systems as directed by the Supervisory Foreman. Performs other related duties as assigned. Working Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Work schedule will be discussed at interview. Position Description Title/PD#: Machinist/PD14013A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/23/2024. 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 Qualification Standard Handbook, X118C, WG-3400, (www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills, and abilities (called job elements) needed to successfully perform the work of the position. Evidence of experience must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. 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 SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairMachine ToolsTechnical PracticesUse Hand Tools - Machine Shop The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Machinist without more than normal supervision. Your resume should describe your ability to fabricate, maintain, repair and install equipment requiring the services of a general mechanic performing duties normally associated with but not limited to the machinist, and mechanic trades. Your resume should indicate your ability to operate a lathe, milling machine, and drill press with sufficient ability to fabricate replacement parts for various items of equipment; knowledge and proficiency in handling power and hand tools; ability to use acetylene and electric arc welders for fabrication and repairs and reconstruction of existing hospital equipment and accessories; knowledge to adjust and correct heats for proper penetration of various metals; skill to perform repairs needed and replace defective parts of components and systems and making adjustments to assure proper operating units. 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 Effort: The machinist frequently carries materials and equipment that weighs up to fifty (50) pounds. In transporting heavy equipment, a dolly or cart will be used. Working Conditions: The work is done primarily in the Machine Shop where there is dust, dirt, and fumes. Incumbent is subject to high levels of noise, hot temperatures and working on slippery floors and additionally performs tasks in crawl spaces. The employee may be required to protective equipment and clothing that may be uncomfortable and heavy duty to protect their persons from danger.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Cursten Sturghill
• Phone: 312-569-8850
• Email: [email protected]