Industrial Equipment Mechanic

Description:

The Industrial Equipment Mechanic works in the Structural Unit of the maintenance and Operations section with Facilities Management Services at the James A. Haley, Vetrans Hospital at Tampa Florida. This Facility is a highly active, modern hospital that includes Medical, Surgical, Spinal Cord, Psychiatric and Nursing home Services. In addition to the hospital itself, support services are provided to outpatient clinics,as well as Veterans Centers.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/28/2025.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Troubleshooting

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: Makes and repairs and perform installationsfrom ladder, scaffolding and platforms - and where systems and equipment are in hard to reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Frequently handles lifts carriers and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionalylifts and carry items that weight over 50 pounds with help.

Working Conditions: Work within the medical facility's operating functions and must use all appropriate safety tools and clothing. to protect themselves and other staff, visitors and patients. Other assignments can be in remote areas such as sub-basements, machinery rooms, rooftops, roads and walkways. Work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy and may contain asbestos in areas where bad smelling fumes are present which may require respirator and will include working with flammable and toxic liquids. Works off ladders and scaffolds. Outside work will entail exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Incumbent frequently exposed to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions, live steam and hot pipes.

In addition the position is subject to such hazardous conditions as:

• Working in damp places In and under buildings containing asbestos
• In water and/or around mud in close quarters and inside and outside Infection from unsanitary work sites such as sewers, grease traps, waste traps and soiled equipment
• Injury while using power operated pipe threaders and bending machines
• Burns from hot water and steam
• Broken bones, cuts and bruises while working with wrenches and heavy pipes
• Abnormal heat while working on steam lines
• Working around neuropsychiatry. TB patients and patients with other possible communicable diseases

Selectee must always be aware of safety hazards and know what action should be taken to avoid them. He/she must observe all local and national Safety Codes. Selectee must know and comply with all the safety factors of the trade to prevent fires and injury to patients and personnel. Incumbent must wear respirator and disposable clothing including coveralls and covers for heads hands and feet when working in areas of possible asbestos decontamination. Work assignments involve a through knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Selectee is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous materials classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g. rubber boots, coverall, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.)