The position is in the Electric Shop with the Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Electrician. The primary purpose of the position involves journeyman Electronics Mechanic work, involving maintaining, repairing, installing, modifying, troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting of real and personal property. Performs work in support of preventive maintenance, repair, and inspection programs.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for installation, troubleshooting, modification, overhaul, maintenance and repair of complex electronics equipment and complete operational systems consisting of numerous integral components which requires knowledge of a wide range of electronics principles, theories, and practices. Responsible for repairs, calibrates, troubleshoots, and maintains electronic systems and nonmedical electronic instrumentation and devices used in facility operation applications within the medical center and in other non-medical electronic applications such as working closely with and advises VAPD on AMAG installation and repairs and security camera placement, installation, and troubleshooting. Independent judgements and decisions regarding methods and procedures for completing assignments that may involve extending the use of conventional test equipment, and improvising fault analysis, repair, and calibration techniques. Responsible for making further tests and alignments to ensure that the completed equipment is aligned and functioning properly. Instruct personnel in the operation of nurse call, intrusion alarm, fire alarm and paging systems and make modifications to systems and equipment to suit the particular situation. Perform and document preventive maintenance and safety inspections to insure safe, proper, and reliable operation of these instruments and devices. Responsible for functional equipment safety regarding the operator and any other effected equipment user. Instruct other electronics mechanics, electricians, HVAC mechanics, equipment users and others on the proper use, capability, and maintenance of electronic equipment. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Compressed Schedule: Available Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD92891-A 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, 11/04/2024. 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: Technical Practices (Electrical, Electronic) Electrical Drawings Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Troubleshooting (Electrical) 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: Incumbent is required to work from ladders, scaffolding and platforms. Work requires standing, reaching, bending, climbing, and stooping as the work site dictates. May work above ground level and in confined spaces. Lift and carry items weighing 40 pounds unassisted and items weighing in excess of 50 pounds with the help of weight handling equipment or with the assistance from other workers and set up tools, equipment, and parts necessary to the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Chillicothe VA Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 US
• Name: Maria Cate
• Phone: 317-626-4529
• Email: [email protected]