Medical Equipment Repairer

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Portland, OR, seeks a Medical Equipment Repairer to maintain and repair a wide range of electrical, medical, laboratory, and dental equipment in a high-demand hospital environment.

You will diagnose malfunctions, follow blueprints, perform preventive maintenance, and respond to urgent repairs, including complex patient care areas and high-rise elevator systems. The position requires formal training or experience in electrical repair and adherence to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to construct, install, operate, and troubleshoot electrical systems.
• Experience with medical center emergency systems and building wiring.
• Familiarity with NEC and NFPA standards.
• Ability to read blueprints and schematics.
• Physical ability to perform required lifting and work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support, maintenance, and repairs on malfunctioning sterilization equipment.
• Use electronic test equipment to determine repairs required.
• Check equipment for malfunctions and trace wiring issues.
• Check voltage tolerances, amperage, and tolerances against specs.
• Install, modify, and repair medical, laboratory, and dental equipment.
• Lead emergency repairs and respond to site-specific electrical distribution issues.
• Follow blueprints and perform preventive maintenance and safety inspections.

Skills

Electrical repair

Troubleshooting

Equipment maintenance

Blueprint reading

Electrical safety

Education

Electrical license

Electrical apprenticeship completion

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Conduit bending

Wire pulling/terminating

Voltage measurement tools

Calibration equipment

Job description

Summary

This position is located within the Facilities Management Service Portland Oregon - in the Electric/Electronics Section of Maintenance and Repair. The incumbent is responsible for the unique requirement of the continual supply - 24/7 - of the highest priority electrical utility for life safety purposes in the medical center - community living center - direct and indirect patient care areas - regardless of what the local utility provides or allows.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 09/24/2026. 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 - the ability to do the work of the Medical Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision. Examples include: Constructing - installing - operating - and troubleshooting a variety of sophisticated electrical systems - circuits - equipment and controls for example: unique medical center emergency systems - wiring systems within buildings - motor control centers - distribution panels - multiple ANSI protective relay devices - advanced power metering and control circuits. Plans - installs - and repairs various systems - subsystems - circuits - equipment and controls such as the routing - placement - balance - load - continuity and proper safe operation of circuits and controls to machinery and specialized control equipment - wiring systems in buildings and lighting systems. Diagnose malfunctions - and repair and test electrical equipment. Uses electronic test equipment such as vacuum tube voltmeters - oscilloscopes - signal generators - and tube checkers. Uses hand tools and a variety of test equipment to replace defective parts or install compatible replacements. 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. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE Journey level electrical license Electrical apprenticeship program completion Conduit bending Wire pulling / terminating Lighting installation Electrical circuit troubleshooting Thorough understanding of NEC and NFPA The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: Stands - stoops - bends - and frequently works in cramped and awkward positions for prolonged periods. Continually lifts from 5 to 18 kilograms (10 to 40 pounds) and - occasionally - objects weighing in excess of 18 kilograms (40 pounds) up to 65 pounds. Work is done inside and outside - in hot and cold temperature extremes. Constantly exposed to electric shocks - contagious diseases - moving equipment and machinery. Exposed to the possibility of broken bones - cuts - and bruises. May be exposed to extremely high noise levels - exposure to radiation - chemicals - and carcinogens. Required to take precautions and wear required safety equipment and clothing.

Duties

• Major duties include - but are not limited to: Provides technical support - maintenance and repairs on all types of malfunctioning sterilization equipment - washers and generators
• Uses electronic test equipment to determine nature and extent of repairs required
• Checks equipment for malfunctions
• Traces wiring - broken or worn parts - leaks - feedback and interference issues
• Checks voltage tolerances - amperage - power supplies - wave shape - frequency resonance - deflection time - decay curve - gain - balance - signal sensitivity and similar indicators against prescribed tolerances and specifications
• Selects proper replacement parts and modification kits
• Prioritizes and completes any technical - safety and/or customer service issues
• Troubleshoots the unique site specific major electrical distribution systems from high voltage 15KV to low voltage - 12V - AC and DC systems - and such systems that are composed of category 5 -6 and 7 wiring (computer) - while also responding to the alternative modification of adding or subtraction of the complete systems
• Installs - modifies - troubleshoots - maintains - tests - calibrate - adjusts - overhauls - and repairs a wide variety of medical - laboratory - and dental equipment (electronic - electrical - and mechanical)
• Follows blueprints - manufacturing schematics - oral and written instructions
• Performs and documents preventive maintenance and safety inspections to ensure safe - proper - and reliable operation of assigned instruments and devices
• Tests instruments for electrical safety - calibration - and basic functions
• Instructs technicians - physicians - nurses - and others on the proper use - capability - and maintenance of equipment
• Serves as the first responder to emergent repairs and passenger extrication on 17 sophisticated high-rise gearless traction elevators - 17 hydraulic mutli-building - multi-story passenger elevators in a multi-ward medical center - clinical spaces - and research area's which include veterinary medical units
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Medical Equipment Repairer/PD21062A Telework: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized