About this role
Job SummaryThis position Serves as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic assigned to the Operations Department of Facilities Management Service at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Incumbent is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of all Medical Center's Environmental Monitoring and and Controls Systems (EMCS).
QualificationsTo 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: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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.
Major Duties***This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until September 30, 2026. Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available.*** Major Duties include: Maintain and repair equipment associated with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning, boilers, chillers and energy management. Perform tests using electronic testing devices specifically designed for use with EMCS system components and in-circuit tests by using knowledge of the semiconductor theory. Determine if equipment is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible. Install, recognize the causes of faulty equipment, and make repairs on a variety of HVAC systems. Test and repair electrical equipment issues such as defective wiring, thermostats, light fixtures, burned cut switches, etc. Interpret complex multi-view drawings, sketches, wiring diagrams, electrical and electronic block diagrams, schematics, manufacture's specifications, etc. Make decisions on operating capabilities, efficiency, load shedding, and other highly technical decisions. Utilize safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations to maintain a safe, clean and secure work environment. Other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 07:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD02316O and PD02316O Physical Requirements: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places. Requires standing, kneeling, crouching, stooping, bending, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, or otherwise handles items weighting up to 45 pounds. Required to push, pull, reach, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. Some eye hazards are present in working around control air devices. Normal eyesight and hearing are required.RequirementsU.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.