Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Summary

The Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanics will diagnose various types of problems - make decisions and troubleshoot on a multitude of systems using various sources. The EMCS operates 24 hours-a-day - seven days-a-week; so incumbents are subject to call back and may work off shifts and/or weekends. Other duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to:

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics Use of Test Equipment: Electronics 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.

Duties

• Maintain and repair equipment associated with heating - ventilation - and air conditioning - boilers - chillers and energy management
• Perform tests using electronic testing devices specifically designed for use with EMCS system components and in-circuit tests by using knowledge of the semiconductor theory
• Determine if equipment is operating as efficiently and effectively as possible
• Install - recognize the causes of faulty equipment - and make repairs on a variety of HVAC systems
• Test and repair electrical equipment issues such as defective wiring - thermostats - light fixtures - burned cut switches - etc
• Interpret complex multi-view drawings - sketches - wiring diagrams - electrical and electronic block diagrams - schematics - manufacture's specifications - etc
• Make decisions on operating capabilities - efficiency - load shedding - and other highly technical decisions
• Utilize safety and security practices and procedures following established rules and regulations to maintain a safe - clean and secure work environment
• Other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30 - 4:00 Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available at this time Position Description Title/PD#: