Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration; Fort William Henry Harrison (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration's Fort Harrison VA Medical Center seeks an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic to maintain complex electronic systems vital to our facility and catchment areas. You will ensure reliable operation of critical equipment used in patient care and support services.

The role requires skilled use of test equipment, hand and power tools, and knowledge of HVAC controls and building automation. Join a team committed to excellence in veteran care and facility reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience with HVAC controls and building automation systems.
• Ability to use hand and power tools for electronics work.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair, and troubleshooting electronics.

Responsibilities

• Maintain complex electronic systems and equipment essential to facility operations.
• Diagnose and repair electronic control systems and related components.
• Document maintenance actions and ensure safety and compliance.

Skills

HVAC Controls

Building Automation

Electronics Troubleshooting

Hand & Power Tools

Tools

Test Equipment

Electrical Measuring Instruments

Electrical Hand Tools

Job description

This Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic position is located at the Fort Harrison VA Medical Center in the Facilities Management Service. The primary purpose of the position is to maintain complex electronic systems and equipment which are vital to the Facility & Catchment Areas ability to provide health care to our Veterans.

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 PREFERRED EXPRIENCE: Applicants must possess HVAC Controls, Building Automated Systems NOTE: Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume to receive consider for referral. 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.