Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (Laundry Plant)

Full Job Description

Electronic Industrials Controls Mechanic for the VA South Texas Healthcare System maintains, installs, and repairs complex electrical and electronic control systems supporting hospital operations.

Duties include troubleshooting power distribution, maintaining generators/UPS, programming controls, and ensuring reliability of mission-critical equipment (medical, safety, and facility systems).

Role is non-supervisory and based in Kerrville, Texas 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Use Hand and Power Tools (Electronics) Ingenuity (Ability to Suggest and Apply New Methods) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

Theory of Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use of Test Equipment: Electronics 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.

Major Duties:

Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs electronic industrial control systems and integrated facility equipment.

Troubleshoots complex electronic control systems, analyzes system interactions, and isolates faults to component level.

Installs and configures electrical distribution systems and associated control components. Maintains and repairs interconnected equipment systems requiring coordinated electrical and control function.

Performs preventive maintenance and documents system performance and repairs in maintenance systems.

Maintains and repairs emergency power systems (generators, UPS, transfer switches), ensuring operational readiness under load conditions.

Troubleshoots power distribution and control systems to resolve outages, shorts, and system imbalances.

Interprets electrical schematics, control diagrams, and system layouts to diagnose and repair system faults.

Uses diagnostic and test equipment to evaluate system performance and verify corrective actions.

Fabricates, modifies, and installs electrical and control system components using hand and power tools (e.g., conduit bending, threading, wiring terminations, and assembly).

Adjusts, calibrates, and programs control systems (PLC/DDC or equivalent) to maintain system performance.

Determines when systems are unsafe or unreliable, removes from service, and implements temporary solutions. Evaluates contractor work for compliance with codes, standards, and system requirements.

Assists other trades in diagnosing complex control-related system issues across facility systems.

Develops and applies non-standard troubleshooting and repair methods for complex or recurring system problems.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic (Laundry Plant)/PD671-01261-A Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over; Straight pulling, 3-hours; Pulling hand over hand, 2-hours; Pushing, 3-hours; Reaching above shoulder; Use of fingers; Both hands required; Walking (4-hours); Standing (4-hours); Crawling (3-hours); Kneeling (3-hours); Repeated bending (3-hours); Climbing-legs only, 2-hours; Both legs required; Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; Both eyes required; Depth perception; Ability to distinguish basic colors; Hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotional stability