Electrical Equipment Repairer

Electrical Equipment Repairer

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

Location(s): Portland, Oregon

Salary Range: $31.9 - $37.22 Per Hour

Job Summary: Position is located within Environmental Management Service (EMS) at the VA Portland Healthcare System (VAPORHCS). Incumbent will perform duties of a general mechanic throughout areas of the healthcare system for which EMS has responsibility to include work on general equipment, high-tech equipment, and custodial equipment. This position will be required to travel to all VA Portland Health Care System sites in support of EMS Equipment Program.

Major Duties:

• Major duties include, but are not limited to: Performs preventive maintenance on industrial equipment such as floor scrubbers, high and low speed buffers, carpet extractors, wet-vacs, vacuums, etc. Ensuring EMS equipment is maintained per manufacture guidance. Works with vendors and manufactures for maintenance of specialized equipment such as intelligent disinfection UVC robots and independent floor scrubber. Performs weekly and monthly inspection on all identified EMS Equipment. Performs overhaul and repair work on a variety of equipment. Equipment includes electrical systems, pneumatic systems, hydraulic systems, diesel-engine standby generator, electrically operated air compressors, a variety of gasoline and electric motors and pumps. The complexity of this task is enhanced by the many different types of motors and systems, the aspect of multi user impact on the equipment and the risk of severe accident or injury resulting from equipment failure. Interprets customer and staff feedback, then diagnoses malfunctions of equipment to determine the source of trouble, the extent of repairs required, and the tools and parts necessary to complete the work. Makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components; or assisting higher-graded mechanics in disassembling, repairing, and assembling major systems, components, and operating mechanisms. Obtains standard parts by looking up replacement information in parts manuals or by making comparison with samples. Adjusts settings in accordance with specifications in manufacturers' manuals and test the completed product. Works from maintenance and repair manuals to identify maintenance and repair requirements. Performs regular inspections and first level maintenance of shop equipment such as battery chargers etc. Contracts for repairs beyond capacity of shop to support, such as extensive metal work or welding where tools to accomplish this are not available on site. Performs overhaul of motors by disassembling; fitting needed parts such as rings, pistons, bearings, valves, etc., reassembling; testing; and adjusting as required. Orders necessary parts and tools or equipment to make repairs. Assembles and distributes new equipment, EMS tools and service items such as utility and Sanitation carts, evaluates and recommends the purchase of new custodial equipment. Recommends and assists in prioritization of upgrades and replacement of machinery, tools, and equipment. Assists in budget preparation related to this work. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining tools, materials, and equipment used in carrying out duties. Maintains database of PMS, repairs, and equipment requests. Incumbent will conduct required equipment inventory listing (EIL) surveys throughout the year. The EIL and overall maintenance responsibility of the incumbent includes several hundred pieces of equipment. Assist with validation of annual and semi-annual Equipment Inventory. For all new equipment purchases assist with research, salient characteristics, and sole sourcing documentation. Assists in budget preparation related to this work. Creates equipment end user training and conducts training for all EMS personnel coordinating with Vendors and EMS Trainer. Performs other duties as assigned with scope of EMS Equipment Maintenance program support. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm (PST) Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Equipment Repairer/PD216280 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/09/2026. 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, 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. Ability to do the work of an Electrical Equipment Worker without more than normal supervision in performing the full range of duties - Qualifying experience includes: ability to work with pneumatic and hydraulic equipment. Possess basic knowledge of carpentry, electrical, and mechanical maintenance and related fields. Ability to understand ultraviolet light disinfection technology and its inherent dangers as well as the ability to perform maintenance on highly technical state-of-the-art equipment. Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend written instructions and compile reports, proficient computer skills due to the extensive number of pieces of equipment that contain computerized controls, databases, and programming. Knowledge of electricity, small engine repair/maintenance and use of basic maintenance tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, etc. Knowledge and skill to repair and adjust control such as pressure and vacuum regulation control, time delay relays, gauges, and temperature controls. Ability to repair and adjust pressure, vacuum, and temperature gauges, switches, and solenoids. Selective Placement Factor(s): Selective placement factors are applied in the same manner as minimum qualification requirements. Failure to meet a selective placement factor will result in you not receiving further consideration. In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following selective placement factor: Must have a Valid State Driver's License 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: Walking, pushing carts, stooping, bending, lifting heavy loads and small pieces of furniture for sustained periods is required by the incumbent. He/she works at work sites, on ladders, overhead, and in cramped or awkward positions. Routinely will be required to lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds, unassisted. Uses manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. The employee will be required to lift and move heavy objects, including machinery and equipment, and to work in practically all positions, under, over, and inside equipment and periodically work on ladders. Equipment inventory listing (EIL) surveys require extensive walking, traveling through all parts of the main campuses and outpatient clinics, approximately 1.7 million square feet of space and recording equipment locations. Working Conditions: Incumbent will routinely work inside and outside while traveling between buildings and repairing/installing exterior items in all kinds of weather. Work is not ordinarily subject to extreme temperature. There is some exposure to bacteria laden environment as well as chance of minor cuts and bruises. Outside work may be subject to dirt and grime.

How to Apply: All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/09/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire, click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12894943. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USA JOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USA JOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume, only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise, results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified, you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Application Deadline: 2026-03-09