Summary This position performs duties to install, repair, modify, evaluate, perform preventative maintenance and in-service on a wide variety of complex Medical center equipment and systems at the Bay Pines VAHC which include automated electronic and computer controlled industrial electrical distribution equipment and system, industrial electrical generation equipment and systems, industrial fire alarm and controls equipment, and various other equipment and systems. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Maintains and takes all calls on automated high and low voltage electrical switchgears: from 12,2470 volt to 120/208 volts. Fault current up to 50,000 amps. Maintains and takes all calls on the Simplex fire alarm system which is computer controlled, addressable system consisting of over 3200 devices through out the medical center. Maintains and takes first call computer monitored and electronically controlled elevators, 26 on station, both hydraulic and traction technologies. These units are both SCR and VFD Drive @type elevators and require multi disciplinary knowledge to maintain. Maintains and takes first call on approximately 110 electric doors to include all safety, operation, activation, and locking devices. Maintaining the site lighting systems. The system consists of computer controls with low voltage contactor switching and is interfaced with our energy management system. In ground and above ground fuel tanks and monitoring systems required by JCAHO and EPA. Must provide and maintain all pathways, wiring, bus duct, underground man hole systems needed at this medical center for signal, power and communications throughout this medical center to include the regional office and outpatient clinics. The unique design aspect of industrial electronic controls require the use of non-standard practices to facilitate repairs. This often requires the incumbent to determine the need for modification to the equipment or system and requires design, building, implementing and testing of electronic, electrical and/or electromechanical changes, after administrative approval from the Supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday- Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: General Equipment Mechanic/PD10212A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/02/2026. 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: Electrical Equipment Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) 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: Incumbent is expected to be able to do a considerable amount of walking, standing, stooping, bending and crawling. Must be able to work off ladders in congested areas, where he/she is expected to work overhead in tight cramped or awkward positions. Incumbent must be able to work under and inside of a variety of equipment. He/she must be able to lift at least 45 lbs. and be able to carry for some distance up and down stairs. Working Conditions: Since much of the work is done in patient care buildings the incumbent must be ever alert to the safety and well being of the patients, visitors and fellow employees. Incumbent must also work an areas not adequately lighted, ventilated arid heated areas, work surfaces are not usually even or may be slick or oily, also tight, cramped, hot, cold, wet, dry, and dusty locations. He/she may be exposed to moving machinery, subject to sharp edges, and sometimes receiving minor cuts, burns, scrapes, bruises and electrical shocks. Incumbent is expected to work in areas of loud noises and vibrations from machinery and may be required to climb ladders and work on top of machinery where there is dirt, grease and dampness. He/she wears protective devices, such as, goggles, safety shoes, ear plugs and other safety items as necessary. Incumbent must be able to use good judgment and initiative to accomplish this job because most of the time he/she will be working alone in hazards locations. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
