Industrial Equipment Mechanic

Duties of the Industrial Equipment Mechanic include but are not limited to:

• Basic knowledge of mechanical theory.
• Understands and uses safe work practices.
• Has the knowledge to perform preventive maintenance of fixed and/or movable mechanical systems.
• Knowledge regarding the use and need or personal protective equipment.
• Able to work in areas of moving machinery loud noises high steam pressure exposure to electrical shock.
• Has ability to read and follow blueprints and/or schematics specifications and manuals.
• Must be able to weld braze and solder various types of metal.
• Has the basic skills necessary to use all hand and power operated equipment necessary to complete the tasks assigned.
• Apply special care when performing maintenance tasks within occupied areas so that the safety and security of all patients visitors and staff is maintained.
• Maintenance and repair to the following equipment/systems: laundry equipment nutrition and food equipment internal combustion engines air compressors pumps valves and grounds maintenance equipment.
• Use amp meters volt/ohm meters arc welders torches automotive test equipment machine tools micro meters power drills saws and grinders.
• Receives work assignments from foreman in the form of work orders sketches drawings blueprints written and oral methods.
• Must be able to diagnose and repair machinery having interrelated components of electric electronic pneumatic and hydraulic operation.

Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30 Monday - Friday
Position Description Title/PD#: Industrial Equipment Mechanic/PD04340A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/27/2026.

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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly Installation Repair
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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: Required to push crawl bend and climb for sustained periods of time. Occasionally required to lift heavy equipment (more than 55lbs). At times required to work in hot cold and humid weather conditions.

Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to heat restricted ventilation and poor illumination in areas such as equipment rooms. Exposed to all weather conditions when working outside. Incumbent is at risk of high-voltage electric shock explosions of equipment or cables; injury from falls burns bruises and cuts. Incumbent works in crowded areas and around moving machinery. Incumbent also is required to work in patient areas which are contaminated with carious diseases. Incumbent may come in contact with asbestos containing materials during the performance of tasks; and is issued protective equipment/clothing which will allow for the incumbent to be protected.