Electrical Equipment Repairer

Summary

This position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) at the GLA VA Medical Center in the Engineering Department. The primary purpose of the position is for the incumbent to disassemble, repair, modify, assemble, and test a variety of electrical equipment and other non-electrical equipment within the Material Transport System and Pneumatic Tube System in the Engineering Department. The position is located at the Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System.

Duties

Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To: Perform testing, troubleshooting, modification, repair, and overhaul of complex electrical and electronic equipment using blueprints, schematics, engineering drawings, and manufacturer specifications. Conduct preventive, routine, and emergency maintenance on building service systems including automated material transport systems, sterilization washers, pneumatic tube systems, elevators, pumps, air compressors, vacuum systems, ventilation systems, conveyors, relay systems, and automated control equipment. Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical components, including motors, transformers, coils, bearings, gears, wiring, solenoids, relays, and control systems. Maintain and repair pneumatic tube systems by troubleshooting equipment failures, replacing motors and control boards, decontaminating systems following spills, and removing jammed carriers. Monitor, replenish, and maintain chemicals used in sterilization and decontamination processes; troubleshoot and repair automated sterilization and washer systems, including steam and water lines, heat exchangers, and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Test electrical and electronic equipment for continuity, voltage drop, ground faults, open circuits, overheating, and other system malfunctions. Inspect, repair, and adjust mechanical components such as reduction gearboxes, clutches, shafts, bearings, governors, switches, capacitors, rectifiers, and variable resistors to ensure proper operation. Fabricate, recondition, and replace obsolete parts and components for conveyor and other facility systems using machine shop equipment such as lathes and milling machines. Modify, restore, and return equipment to operational status utilizing electrical, electronic, mechanical, and steam-fitting techniques. Utilize specialized diagnostic and testing equipment, including voltmeters, ohmmeters, meggers, oscilloscopes, frequency counters, resistance bridges, and capacitance/inductance testers to identify faults at the component level on printed circuit boards. Measure tolerances, clearances, and dimensional characteristics using precision instruments such as micrometers, dial indicators, feeler gauges, depth gauges, and tension gauges; adjust equipment controls and perform operational performance testing. Set up, program, and operate computer-controlled Automatic Test Equipment (ATE) to conduct diagnostic testing, pre-operational inspections, and final system performance verification of electrical and electronic systems. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Equipment Repairer/PD10679A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements

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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). 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, 11/20/2026. 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: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The position requires frequent physical exertion in the performance of assigned duties. Work involves prolonged standing and walking on hard surfaces, as well as frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, and working in confined or awkward positions. The incumbent routinely lifts, carries, and moves equipment, tools, parts, and materials weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance. Heavier items are moved with the use of material-handling equipment or with assistance from other personnel. Physical stamina, agility, and dexterity are necessary to safely perform maintenance, repair, and installation tasks in a variety of operational environments. Preferred Experience: Includes industrial electrical and electronic systems maintenance and repair, with demonstrated skill in diagnosing and troubleshooting electrical and electronic equipment using schematics, diagrams, and technical documentation. Candidates should possess the ability to safely work on electrical systems operating at voltages up to 600 volts and have a strong understanding of mechanical systems and their integration with electrical controls. Experience with motors, motor control systems, variable frequency drives (VFDs), pneumatic systems, and network communications is highly desirable. Familiarity with pneumatic tube transport systems and related equipment is also preferred.

How You Will Be Evaluated

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position. For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Other 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.