General Equipment Mechanic

Description:

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.

Requirements:

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.