Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System is seeking an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic to maintain and repair the Medical Center's Environmental Monitoring and Controls Systems (EMCS).

The role will focus on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of EMCS components, test equipment, and related electrical and electronic controls, using safety procedures and calibrated tools on HVAC systems.

Qualifications

• Experience with electronic equipment assembly, installation and repair.
• Ability to test and troubleshoot EMCS components.
• Familiarity with use of hand and power tools for electrical work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air conditioning, boilers, chillers and energy management.
• Perform tests using electronic testing devices designed for EMCS components.
• Determine if equipment is operating efficiently and repair HVAC systems as needed.
• Install and diagnose faults in electrical equipment including wiring and thermostats.
• Interpret complex drawings and schematics and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Hand and power tools

Electrical testing

Tools

Electronic testing devices

Job description

Summary

This position Serves as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic assigned to the Operations Department of Facilities Management Service at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Incumbent is responsible for the installation - maintenance and repair of all Medical Center's Environmental Monitoring and and Controls Systems (EMCS).

Summary

This position Serves as an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic assigned to the Operations Department of Facilities Management Service at VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. Incumbent is responsible for the installation - maintenance and repair of all Medical Center's Environmental Monitoring and and Controls Systems (EMCS).

Qualifications

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: Electronics Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - 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.

Duties

• This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until September 30 - 2026
• Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available. Major Duties include: Maintain and repair equipment associated with heating - ventilation - and air conditioning - boilers - chillers and energy management
• Perform tests using electronic testing devices specifically designed for use with EMCS system components and in-circuit tests by using knowledge of the semiconductor theory
• Determine if equipment is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible
• Install - recognize the causes of faulty equipment - and make repairs on a variety of HVAC systems
• Test and repair electrical equipment issues such as defective wiring - thermostats - light fixtures - burned cut switches - etc
• Interpret complex multi-view drawings - sketches - wiring diagrams - electrical and electronic block diagrams - schematics - manufacture's specifications - etc
• Make decisions on operating capabilities - efficiency - load shedding - and other highly technical decisions
• Utilize safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations to maintain a safe - clean and secure work environment
• Other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 07:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic/PD02316O and PD02316O Physical Requirements: Makes repairs and installations from ladders - scaffolding and platforms where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places
• Requires standing - kneeling - crouching - stooping - bending - climbing - and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Frequently lifts - carries - or otherwise handles items weighting up to 45 pounds
• Required to push - pull - reach - walk - crawl - kneel - bend - and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time
• Some eye hazards are present in working around control air devices
• Normal eyesight and hearing are required.