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Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic


Job Location:

Montgomery County, MD - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 38 - 38
Posted: 6 October 2026 (20 days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Summary

Do you have experience with the installation maintenance troubleshooting repair and replacement of electronic industrial controls equipment If so please consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF)! As an Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic you will be responsible for the performance of technical and mechanical tasks of complex electronic industrial controls equipment to support NIH facilities.


Duties
  • Coordinates efforts with technical and professional personnel on changes to equipment and operating specifications and exercises judgment and independence in determining methods to resolve installation and repair problems.
  • Troubleshoots and repairs systems during operational tests conducts procedures to cope with defects and develops changes to schematics drawings and maintenance procedures.
  • Develops coordinates and performs operational tests; analyzes input and output of microprocessors integrated and discrete solid-state circuits and transistor applications to recognize indications of improper operation.
  • Installs maintains troubleshoots repairs and calibrates electronic controls and indicating and recording systems used on industrial machinery high-pressure boilers centrifugal refrigeration units air compressor units and energy monitoring.
  • Tests repairs overhauls modifies and calibrates electronic precision measurement equipment within the Industrial Automation and Control Systems (IACS).
  • Performs specialized tasks associated with the installation maintenance troubleshooting repair and replacement of highly complex equipment associated with Central Utilities.

Requirements
Conditions of employment
  • U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
  • Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e. background investigation verification of qualifications and job requirements completion of onboarding forms submission of required documents etc.)
  • Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Males born after December 31 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
  • Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement including time in grade.
  • You may work in hazardous environments or handle hazardous substances.
  • The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
  • If selected you must pass a pre-employment medical examination. Please see Additional Information section.
  • The selectee must be able to bend stoop walk stand and climb and work in cramped positions with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • You must be able to stand for prolonged periods on concrete floors and walk over rough and uneven terrain with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • You must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing up to 50 lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation.
  • This position requires weekend hours night shifts regular or rotational shifts holiday hours.
  • This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
  • If selected you must be able to obtain a Refrigeration Transition and Recovery Certification within 90 days of appointment.
  • This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Please see Additional Information section.
  • If selected you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).
Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions you must meet any screen-out element listed and show through experience and training that you possess the level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows:

  1. Ability to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision.
  2. Knowledge of equipment assembly installation repair etc.
  3. Use of test equipment (electronics).
  4. Theory of electronics.
  5. Ability to use hand and power tools (electronics).
  6. Troubleshooting (electronic equipment).

We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may but need not begin before receiving an offer.

Do not copy and paste the duties specialized experience or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

You will receive credit for all experience material to the position including experience gained in religious civic welfare service and organizational activities regardless of whether you received pay.

Preview application questionnaire before you apply: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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