Electronics Mechanic

Summary

The Electronics Mechanic serves as an electrician in the Facilities Management/Engineering service to install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electronics equipment and complete operational systems consisting of numerous complex integral components to include non-medical Digital, Analog, and Micro-processor-controlled equipment and communication systems.

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Duties

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Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Interconnect system components by applying a thorough knowledge of different electronic and solid-state voice and data systems.
• Manage the running of security cables.
• Install cabling support systems and security system devices.
• Assist with the design, testing, and commissioning of these systems.
• Maintain and repair complex telecommunication equipment and supporting cabling sub-systems.
• Troubleshoot complex electronic and electromechanical systems, telecommunication system, data circuitry components and other related equipment and systems.
• Analyze and restore faulty voice and non-voice circuits.
• Repair complex telecommunication and security system components.
• Document all maintenance, repairs, installations, and checks performed on equipment and systems.
• Report work progress to immediate supervisor.
• Perform maintenance to various electronic equipment items that are and are not patient related.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD438-80411A

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• 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
• 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, driver's 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 interest. In 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.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/04/2026.

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:

• Electronics
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Ingenuity
• Test Equipment - Electronics
• Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment)
• 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.

Driver's License Requirement: Incumbent must possess a current, valid state-issued driver's license for this position.(Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.)

Physical Requirements: The incumbent must exert moderate to arduous physical effort involving working, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and crawling while performing his/her duties at the Medical Center. He/She must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding, climbing over and under equipment, working in confined spaces, crawl spaces, and other isolated areas. Incumbent must be able to work for extended periods in uncomfortable positions and conditions. He/She must be able to lift loads of up to 40 pounds unassisted and 80 pounds with assistance. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination.

Working Conditions: Most work will be performed inside the shop or medical center areas that are adequately heated, cooled, and lit, but on occasion must work in service/utility areas outside with marginal/minimal ventilation. Work is performed throughout the medical center including patient care areas. Work performed is generally of a precise nature requiring prolonged concentration. Incumbent at times works under conditions of extreme stress and must be able to interact effectively with medical center staff and perform work in a calm manner. The incumbent will on occasion have to operate a government vehicle to accomplish work required at VA outpatient clinics located off the main medical campus. Incumbent works in crowded areas and around moving machinery. Incumbent is also required to work in patient areas which are contaminated with various diseases including HIV, TB, and is issued personal protective equipment/clothing to be worn. The incumbent will be working with live electrical/electronic circuits, exposing him/herself to the possibility of electrical shock, burns from electrical or RF energy or hot solder, and cuts and bruises.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

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.

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