Electronics Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking an Electronics Mechanic at the Portland VA Medical Center (Portland and Vancouver campuses) with responsibilities across the Maintenance and Repair section, Facilities Management Service.

You will provide on-site technical support, coordinate daily tasks, and manage complex equipment including fire alarm systems. Preference is given to candidates experienced with fire alarm, nurse call, intrusion detection, access control, and related low-voltage

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform electronics maintenance
• Ability to analyze malfunctions and determine scope and severity
• Knowledge of electronics principles and related systems in healthcare environments

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair and preventive maintenance of electronic systems and equipment
• Analyze reported malfunctions and determine scope, extent and severity
• Research, design, modify, install and test systems and equipment assigned
• Maintain on-line reliability of complex electronic equipment used in hospital environments

Skills

Electronics troubleshooting

Low voltage systems

Fire alarm systems knowledge

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Portland VA Medical Center (Portland and Vancouver campuses) and all associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics - in the Electrical/Electronics shop of the Maintenance and Repair section - Facilities Management Service. The incumbent is responsible for on-site technical support - day to day coordination - and administration of the most critical - highly complex equipment at PVAMC - will also be working with Fire Alarms.

Summary

This position is located at the Portland VA Medical Center (Portland and Vancouver campuses) and all associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics - in the Electrical/Electronics shop of the Maintenance and Repair section - Facilities Management Service. The incumbent is responsible for on-site technical support - day to day coordination - and administration of the most critical - highly complex equipment at PVAMC - will also be working with Fire Alarms.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement - 09/30/2026. 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. Ability to do the work of Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Examples include: Analyzing all reported malfunctions and problems - and determine the scope - extent and severity after verification. Researching - designing - modifying - and installing systems and equipment. Investigating causes for the failure by industry standard and modified technique and able to replace defective parts or install compatible replacements and restore system operation by replacement of system circuit boards and parts. Installation - troubleshooting - adjustment - testing - repair and preventive maintenance of all portions of complete operational electronic systems and equipment down to board level primarily fire alarm systems - intrusion detection systems - access control systems - central radio system - nurse call system - alarm systems - color television sets - hospital beds - intercom systems - public address systems - photo cells - amplifiers - relay control circuits - motors - solenoid operated air - water - and steam valves - distillation processes - computer peripherals - electromechanical systems - electrical and electronic circuitry and various other related equipment. Selecting circuit configuration and determines equipment placement - cable routing - and integration of various equipment or systems; maintains on-line operational reliability of a variety of complex electronic equipment and systems used in radio - telephone - carrier - microwave - satellite - graphics - public address - and data processing; tests - aligns - and repairs a wide variety of specialized test equipment; fabricating and constructing new test equipment; performing preventative and nonscheduled corrective maintenance by diagnosing malfunctions and operating difficulties; developing methods and procedures for maintenance and testing of systems and subsystem components; and maintaining modification records for associated systems and equipment. Knowledge of current electronic principles and their application - as well as electronic shop and trade practices - and a practical knowledge of how individual components are interconnected to comprise complete systems. Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. Preferred Experience: Managing and maintaining fire alarm systems Low voltage electrical training apprenticeship Journey level low voltage electrical license Knowledge of NEC and NFPA codes relating to healthcare environments Cat 6 installation Nurse call system Camera systems Alarm system 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 Ingenuity Test Equipment - Electronics Troubleshooting Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Without more than normal supervision 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Physical demands are exhaustive and require considerable lifting of heavy objects up to 65 pounds. The work requires some physical exertion - such as: long periods of standing; walking over rough - uneven - rocky - or slippery surfaces; recurring bending - crouching - stooping - stretching - climbing - or similar activities; such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction - industrial - marine - or other outdoor sites. Prolonged standing in cramped positions - overhead work - climbing - bending - crawling under buildings and in attics and climbing high ladders to work on overhead systems is also required.

• Employee is solely responsible for installation - trouble shooting - adjustment - test - repair and preventive maintenance of all portions of complete operational electronic systems and equipment down to board level primarily fire alarm systems - intrusion detection systems - access control systems - central radio system - nurse call system - alarm systems - color television sets - hospital beds - intercom systems - public address systems - photo cells - amplifiers - relay control circuits - motors - solenoid operated air - water - and steam valves - distillation processes - computer peripherals - electromechanical systems - electrical and electronic circuitry and various other related equipment
• Work involves converting theoretical ideas of engineers into practical units or electronic devices in support of a complex electrical or electronic system involving such functions as microwave communication - radio systems - or digital automated controls
• analyzing - redesigning - modifying - installing - evaluating - repairing - and performing in service training on a wide variety of complex equipment systems within the medical center
• Incumbent will analyze all reported malfunctions and problems - and must determine the scope - extent and severity after verification
• Incumbent will research - design - modify - and install systems and equipment assigned
• Incumbent will follow well researched and planned procedures to identify and isolate failures of systems
• Incumbent will investigate causes for the failure by industry standard and modified techniques
• Work affects the design or operation of the electronic or electrical systems and equipment
• Work consists of many different and unrelated processes and methods used to resolve a broad range of problems
• It includes research and development work to modify or improve assigned electronic systems or procedures
• Such work may involve communications and/or patient care systems
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 07:00am - 3:30pm PST Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD210060 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized