Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

United States Army Installation Management Command • Fort Greely, AK

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About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service position. The incumbent works in the Directorate of Public Works, maintaining, repairing, and operating building automation systems (BAS). The role involves working with building equipment mechanics and contractors to maintain and repair BAS, examining and troubleshooting communication links with Local Area Networks, and diagnosing controls and system problems remotely through interface software or directly on site. The mechanic troubleshoots and repairs direct digital controls, programmable logic controllers, Siemens APPOGEE building controllers, and building mechanical systems.

The position requires the ability to perform common maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electronics involving electrical, mechanical, heating, and/or air-conditioning equipment without more than normal supervision. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a recognized Building Commissioning Professional certification within two years, a valid state driver’s license, and certification or education in Automation and Instrumentation Equipment Repair and Calibrating. A pre-employment medical examination and annual examinations are required.

Work requires moderate physical effort, including frequent handling of items weighing up to 50 pounds and occasional handling of heavier items, with assistance usually available. The work includes extended periods sitting and frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping; occasional climbing and work at heights may be required. Work is usually indoors in well-lighted, heated, and ventilated areas, but may involve warehouse or industrial areas with loud noise, heat or cold, and fumes. Hazards include electric shock, cuts, bruises, and burns from electrical energy or soldering irons.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform common maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of electronics involving electrical, mechanical, heating, and/or air-conditioning equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Obtain and maintain a recognized Building Commissioning Professional certification within two years; examples include Siemens BACnet, Master Operator, APPOGE Programming, Monaco Fire Alarms, and Arc Flash certification.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Obtain and maintain certification or education in Automation and Instrumentation Equipment Repair and Calibrating.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination and annual medical examinations.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Work with building equipment mechanics and contractors to complete maintenance and repair of building automation systems (BAS).
• Examine and troubleshoot communication links with Local Area Networks.
• Identify, analyze, and diagnose individual controls and system problems using remote interface software or working directly on site.
• Troubleshoot and repair direct digital controls, programmable logic controllers, Siemens APPOGEE building controllers, and building mechanical systems.
• Maintain, repair, and operate building automation systems.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed