Serves as a Telecommunications Mechanic assisting in installing, modifying, maintaining relocating, adjusting, diagnosing, testing, and repairing a variety of communication systems (i.e.: Network, broad-band, and base-band LAN systems). Position will work in the Facilities Management Service Electric and Electronics Shops at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System in Bay Pines, FL.

Duties

Duties include, but not limited to: Assists in installing, modifying, maintaining relocating, adjusting, diagnosing, testing, and repairing a variety of communication systems (i.e.: Network, broad-band, and base-band LAN systems). Installs and removes wires and cables between automation and communication components and to any outside cable system. Install molding, conduits, insulators, connectors and terminal boxes, and other protective and support items. Constructs various connectors and terminators such as, RJ12, RJ45. RS232C, including CAT 6A cable types, RS449 with 9-pin, 15-pin, and 25-pin connectors and attaches to a variety of cable types to interface data terminal equipment with data communication equipment employing serial binary data interchange. Work under Lead supervision and conducts site surveys to determine work methods, manpower resources, tools, supplies, materials, etc., required to install, remove, and locate cable systems. Performs on-site troubleshooting under Lead supervision to determine location and nature of the problem and makes repairs by replacing, modifying, adjusting, cleaning and lubricating cable system components. Assists electricians with minor tasks, such as testing and replacing GFCI and electrical receptacles. Ability to reset tripped circuit breakers, perform preventative maintenance checks on campus power generation systems, take log readings, etc. Completes tasks to include lighting fixture, lamp and ballast removal and replacement, manage inventory of materials, and performs periodic maintenance. Visually checks equipment and corrects sources of trouble such as bare wires or loose connections. Lubricates and cleans mechanical components as necessary. Work Schedule: ROTATING SHIFT, INCLUDING WEEKENS,HOLIDAYS, COMPRESSED, OR NON-COMPRESSED. Monday to Saturdays, 5:00 am-11:00Am, 11:00am-5:00pm,6:00am-12:00pm, 7:00am-1:00pm or 8:00am-2:00pm. (As per Service needs). Position Description Title/PD#: Telecommunications Mechanic/PD13685A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/22/2024. 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 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: Electric DrawingsElectrical EquipmentTechnical PracticesTechnical Practices (Electrical Electronic)TroubleshootingUse and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)Without 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work requires frequent bending, stooping, crawling, pulling cables/wires using various hand tools, climbing ladders, working in high places, and working overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Must use manual or portable power tools weighing up to 20 pounds unassisted for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. Occasionally lifts materials and/or tools weighing over 50 pounds with assistance. The work is generally performed indoors, often in dusty, dirty or cluttered office areas. The employee is subject to electrical shock and minor cuts, bruises, and contusions from handling cable and equipment and from using power and hand tools.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address CW Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 10000 Bay Pines Boulevard Bay Pines, FL 33744 US
• Name: Ashley Smith
• Phone: 8504496709
• Email: [email protected]