General Equipment Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration • Phoenix, AZ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The General Equipment Mechanic position is with the Phoenix Health Care System in Phoenix, Arizona. The role serves as an ATS maintenance mechanic and expeditor, addressing equipment problems, retrieving disabled carts, conducting inspections and battery servicing, and performing minor repairs, preventive maintenance, and limited overhauls on electrical and electromechanical systems. The position includes maintenance of ATS system carts and modules.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized. Applicants selected for the role must complete pre-employment requirements, including a physical and background/security investigation, and serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Requirements

• Demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Provide detailed resume descriptions supporting the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the position's duties.
• Meet the screen-out requirement and demonstrate ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials and technical practices.
• Be a U.S. citizen.
• Meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Complete a background/security investigation and pre-employment physical.
• Participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program.
• Be able to perform the stated physical activities, including lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, kneeling, stooping, and reaching; frequent lifting of 10 to 40 pounds and occasional lifting over 40 pounds up to 70 pounds with supervisor evaluation or adequate assistance.

Responsibilities

• Analyze system problems and respond to correct them or communicate with ATS maintenance personnel to expedite resolution.
• Initiate maintenance logs and return disabled El Carts to the ATS maintenance area for required repairs.
• Clean and charge batteries daily and inspect El Cart operating controls, indicators, and safety features.
• Perform minor repairs, including replacing rubber bumpers, lubricating wheels, and fixing loose or removed door latches.
• Perform preventive maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on ATS system carts and modules.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive a benefits package for themselves and their families.
• Eligible selected applicants may receive credit for prior work or military service toward annual leave accrual, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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