Summary The employee serves as Journeyman Electronic Mechanic within the Facilities Management Service/Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Medical Center. Employee is responsible to WS-2805-10 Electrician Foreman. The Journeyman Electronic Mechanic will be responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of all Non-medical electronic systems throughout the Orlando VAMC Main Campus and off site business offices and Outpatient Clinics. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Service equipment including alarm systems (intrusion, fire and others), amplifiers, antenna amplifiers, patient wandering alarm systems, cameras, electric door sensors etc. Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot and repair complex electronics equipment and a complete operational system consisting of numerous complex integral components which require knowledge of electronics principles and practices. Advise the equipment user and/or the supervisor on the technical problems of installation, repair and modification of non-medical electronic equipment. Conduct pre-operational systems testing to determine consistency with required technical specifications. Analyze recurring malfunctions and recommend corrective action. Plan scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment is operating properly, calibrated properly and in compliance with all applicable codes and standards. Recommend, develop and implement redesign, reconfiguration or modification of operating procedures to reduce breakdowns, eliminate hazards or enhance accuracy and reliability. Determine when equipment must be removed from service, restored to service or allowed to remain in service and performs emergency repairs. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday or Sunday - Thursday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm, 11:00 pm - 7:30 am Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD06639A 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, 04/29/2026. 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: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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: Employee may frequently work in hot, humid, confined spaces around equipment and systems associated with facilities. They must climb ladders, bend, crouch, stoop and endure prolonged periods of standing and walking. Employee must lift parts and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs. Must be physically fit as work involves lifting, pulling, climbing, crawling, working with hands over head, working in confined areas and using arm and back muscles. Employee must possess ability to be on feet for long periods either standing, walking, working off ladder or staging materials and lifting equipment. Working Conditions: Employee may be required to work in areas of high temperature, cold temperature, constant noise, chemical fumes, dirt, soot, rotating equipment, oil and grease. Work is performed inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather, wet cramped locations; is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises, toxic fumes, gases and acids. Assist in other crafts within the Engineering Services. Must be aware of safety hazards and know what action should be taken to avoid them. Observe all local and National Safety Codes. Must know and comply with all the safety factors of the various trades to prevent fires and injury to patients and personnel. May be in an environment where it will be required to wear a respirator and disposable clothing including coveralls and cover for head, hands and feet. 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.
