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ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC (MVO)

United States Army Installation Management Command

Department of the Army

Fresh

Location

Salary

$33.12 - $38.63

per hour

Closes

March 9, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining complex electronic control systems for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning in buildings on a military base.

The role requires hands-on work with computerized systems and energy monitoring tools to ensure efficient operations.

It's a good fit for experienced technicians who enjoy independent problem-solving and working in varied environments, including indoors and occasionally outdoors on structures.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to troubleshoot, maintain, repair, replace, or modify complex electronic control and Building Automation Systems (BAS) without more than normal supervision
  • Expertise in digitally controlled HVAC systems, including electronic components and test equipment
  • Proficiency with EMCS programs such as INET 7, TAC Vista, Honeywell, Structureware, Tridium Niagara, Lonworks, and BacNet protocols
  • Experience working on industrial electrical and mechanical systems with electronic sensors and controls
  • Skills in maintaining computerized pneumatic, electronic controlled boilers, and chilled water units
  • Ability to program energy monitor and control systems for reports on operations, performance, and maintenance
  • Physical capability to handle tools up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work in uncomfortable positions or hazardous environments

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA to meet Critical Hiring Needs for recruitment and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: This is a PERMANENT position as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (MVO) with the Directorate of Public Works, Fort Jackson, SC.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL CONTROLS MECHANIC (MVO) ~ without more than normal supervision.

I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex tasks and duties of electronic industrial controls mechanic which include troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, replace and/or modify complex electronic control and Building Automation Systems (BAS), electronic components/parts, and a variety of electronic test equipment associated with Digitally Controlled Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in Post buildings.

I am considered an expert in troubleshooting, maintaining, repairing, replace and/or modify complex electronic control and BAS systems, electronic components/parts, and a variety of electronic test equipment associated with the Digitally Controlled Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems in Post buildings.

Skilled on various EMCS programs such as INET 7, TAC Vista, Honeywell, Structureware, Tridium Niagra, Lonworkd and BacNet protocol controls and work with a high degree of independence. PHYSICAL EFFORT.

Handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. Work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or ladders.

The incumbent may occasionally use platforms, scaffolding, hoists, holders and pulleys in performing the work.

The position requires frequent standing, walking and climbing and occasional stooping, bending, kneeling and work in tiring or uncomfortable positions. WORKING CONDITIONS.

Most of the work is performed inside. Occasionally work is performed outside on top of tall buildings and in cramped areas with low overheads.

The incumbent is exposed to gas, smoke, ash, scalding water, carbon monoxide poisoning, gas, oil and sulfur fumes and toxic refrigerants.

Goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, protective gloves, facemasks and protective clothing are provided to mitigate the adverse conditions and exposure to known hazards. Major Duties:

  • Works on industrial electrical and mechanical systems with highly complex electronic sensors and controls.
  • Maintains computerized pneumatic, electronic controlled boilers, and chilled water units, using various auxiliary equipment controls.
  • Programs the energy monitor and control system to output periodic special reports concerning operational conditions, performance, service and consumption patterns, maintenance history and requirements.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/27/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/28/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: MCFS-26-12895648-DHA