Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic
What you'd do
This position is located within the Facilities Management Service of the VA Eastern Colorado Healthcare System in Aurora, CO. The incumbent serves as an independent facility electronic specialist primary to energy management and HVAC computerized systems, including the Johnson Controls Metasys System, and performs equipment evaluations, programming, installation, operation verification, calibrations, and training on highly technical electronic systems.
Major duties
Duties include but are not limited to: Performs equipment evaluations, programming, installation, operation verification, calibrations, and training on highly technical electronic systems Analysis of the entire physical system Understanding the interaction of various electronic, mechanical and chemical components Knowledge of temperature, humidity and airflow necessary to satisfy requirements of health care and other occupancies Modification and setup of computer programs to automatically sense, control and alarm Troubleshoot computer software, pneumatic, and electronic controllers Maintains and repairs the medical air, oxygen and vacuum systems, including vacuum pumps, air compressors, etc. in accordance with applicable regulations and policies Responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing and modifying complex air conditioning, heating and ventilating (HVAC) equipment and systems and refrigerant equipment Operates, maintains and modifies a highly complex, computerized central environmental monitoring and control system to optimize efficiency and energy savings, while maintaining environmental functions, i.e., temperature, humidity and ventilation at proper levels for patient care and other facility operations Lays out, plans and installs sheet metal and ductwork for a variety of air conditioning, heating and ventilating applications. Work Schedule: Full-time Monday - Friday 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM (schedule subject to change after training) Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD13207A Physical Requirements: Frequently carries equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers. Makes repairs and installation on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to reach places, therefore, frequent stretching, bending, kneeling for long periods of time.
What you need to qualify
To 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: 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.
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