Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (ESO)

Veterans Health Administration • San Antonio, TX

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic position is located at the Audie L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, TX with Facilities Management Service. The incumbent maintains and controls equipment that impacts infection control with appropriate air changes/pressure for invasive procedures, sterile supply storage; comfort level with air conditioning; energy goals with equipment efficiency; life safety with fire alarm operation with air handling equipment; etc. The incumbent plays an important role in maintaining and controlling equipment that impacts infection control with appropriate air changes/pressure for invasive procedures, sterile supply storage, and isolation patients; comfort level with air conditioning; energy goals with equipment efficiency; life safety with fire alarm operation with air handling equipment; etc.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• 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 Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• 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.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• Pre-Employment/Post-Employment Physical Examination: May be required, depending on the needs of the organization
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Without more than normal supervision
• Incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, motorized high lift, etc. as well as other hard to reach places.
• Incumbent stands, stoops, bends, kneels, crawls, climbs and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time.
• Incumbent frequently lifts and carries tools, parts, equipment, and material that weigh up to 20 pounds and less often up to 40 pounds.
• Occasionally lifts or moves, with assistance, moderately heavy object weighing more than 40 pounds.
• Duties are normally accomplished in a climate-controlled area and in the pipe and Interstitial spaces.
• These spaces can be hot, dusty, and poorly illuminated.
• Incumbent is subject to cuts, scrapes, splinters and burns due to the tools and materials used.
• Incumbent is subject to dirt, dust, spray, fumes, and odors from accomplishing job.

Responsibilities

• Works a rotating shift (1st, 2nd, and 3rd) to operate the Energy System Control Center (ESCC) on a 24-hour, 7-day basis, monitoring, adjusting, maintaining, and repairing the facility's building service equipment systems and related components.
• Conducts periodic rounds of building service equipment and documents operating parameters and inspection of key systems and components and takes corrective action when equipment is not operating within normal parameters.
• When the building management program is malfunctioning or not communicating with equipment incumbent must make manual adjustments to the equipment's controls and hardware to achieve desired results.
• This individual monitor area weather conditions, and if required, adjusts the Energy Management System (EMS) to compensate for extreme hot or cold weather conditions.
• The individual must make independent decisions regarding the distribution of steam and chilled water during extreme weather conditions.
• Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a safe environment conducive to patient care and safety.
• Leaves job site and shop in clean and safe condition. Material and debris are cleaned on an ongoing basis during the job.
• Incumbents after hours duties may consist of but not limit itself to the following to the following: ELECTRICAL: (low voltage) Replace lighting, lamps, ballast, switches, repair-replace 120V plugs CARPENTRY: Replace ceiling tiles, ceiling grids PLUMBING: Secure plumbing-water leaks of all types to include repair of minor toilet issues i.e., from auguring toilets-sewer lines w/assistance as needed to include repair-secure leaking faucets, etc.material are secured in the work cart so that it poses no risk to patients, staff, employees, or public.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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