Summary The Industrial Equipment Mechanic works in the Structural Unit of the maintenance and Operations section with Facilities Management Services at the Lee County Veterans Hospital at Cape Coral Florida. This Facility is a highly active, modern hospital that includes Medical, Surgical, Spinal Cord, Psychiatric and Nursing home Services. In addition to the hospital itself, support services are provided to outpatient clinics, as well as Veterans Centers. Responsibilities Major duties and responsibilities include: Performs work involving maintenance and servicing of all building service machinery such as conveyors, fire pumps, medical air compressors, hot and cold water circulation pumps Inspect maintains and repair is personal property including hospital beds wheel chair, lifts, stretchers and servicing equipment performs work involving the maintenance, repair and adjusting of vertical and horizontal conveyors. performs preventive maintenance inspections as indicated on work orders Assist hospital key control representative with space key issuance and similar duties. Skill and knowledge for completing custom fabrication for different @types of HVAC systems with or without formal plans or blueprints. Able to make sketches or prints for the purpose of updating master equipment blue print Able to work with plumbing trade to install repair trouble shoot and inspect various equipment. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 700am - 3:30pm NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED YOUR RESUME REFLECTS ALL EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION APPLYING FOR. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period 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) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07 Apr 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting 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: Makes and repairs and perform installationsfrom ladder, scaffolding and platforms - and where systems and equipment are in hard to reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Frequently handles lifts carriers and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionalylifts and carry items that weight over 50 pounds with help. Working Conditions: Work within the medical facility's operating functions and must use all appropriate safety tools and clothing. to protect themselves and other staff, visitors and patients. Other assignments can be in remote areas such as sub-basements, machinery rooms, rooftops, roads and walkways. Work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy and may contain asbestos in areas where bad smelling fumes are present which may require respirator and will include working with flammable and toxic liquids. Works off ladders and scaffolds. Outside work will entail exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Incumbent frequently exposed to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions, live steam and hot pipes. In addition the position is subject to such hazardous conditions as: Working in damp places In and under buildings containing asbestos In water and/or around mud in close quarters and inside and outside Infection from unsanitary work sites such as sewers, grease traps, waste traps and soiled equipment Injury while using power operated pipe threaders and bending machines Burns from hot water and steam Broken bones, cuts and bruises while working with wrenches and heavy pipes Abnormal heat while working on steam lines Working around neuropsychiatry. TB patients and patients with other possible communicable diseases Selectee must always be aware of safety hazards and know what action should be taken to avoid them. He/she must observe all local and national Safety Codes. Selectee must know and comply with all the safety factors of the trade to prevent fires and injury to patients and personnel. Incumbent must wear respirator and disposable clothing including coveralls and covers for heads hands and feet when working in areas of possible asbestos decontamination. Work assignments involve a through knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Selectee is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous materials classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g. rubber boots, coverall, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.) Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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.
