Laundry Equipment Mechanic

Summary This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 16), Central Arkansas Veterans Health Care System, Environmental Service, Laundry Section.

The primary reason for this position is to provide maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance of equipment and machinery located in the laundry plant including washer / dryers, and some types of industrial equipment.

Responsibilities Major Duties - Disassemble, reassemble, install, and repair industrial plant machinery, equipment, and systems, e.

g., generators, (conveyor systems, air compressors, engine, and hydromantic dynamometers.) - Determine the nature and extent of repairs - Make repairs by replacing, reworking, and refinishing worn and damaged parts and components.

• Connect power sources - Perform operational and functional tests - Make required adjustments - Ensure proper operation - Install, replace, adjust, and set various regulating and safety devices - Reassemble and install equipment, connect power sources perform operational and functional tests and make required adjustment for proper operation of the system(s).
• Installs, relocates, removes, modifies, and performs maintenance, preventive maintenance, cleaning, troubleshooting, repairs on all mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, natural gas, steam, hot and cold systems - Work involves the complete assembly / disassembly of equipment and replacement of worn parts - Performs installation of motors, capacitors, fuses, replaces faulty wiring, magnetic float assemblies, and some electronic components - Assists with sewer lift pump stations Work Schedule : Monday - Friday 07 : 00 am- 3 : 30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the agency, Position Description Title / PD# : Laundry Equipment Mechanic / PD04759A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI) : Not Approved.

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not authorized Requirements 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 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background / security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10 / 11 / 2024.

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. Applicants with Laundry Equipment Certification and 3-5 years of experiences are preferred.

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 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 : Heavy lifting 45 pounds and over, Heavy carrying 45 pounds and over, pushing 8 hours, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking 8 hours, standing 8 hours, crawling 2 hours, kneeling 8 hours, repeated bending 8 hours, climbing, use of legs and arms, both legs required, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision corrected at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4, far vision correctable in one eye to 20 / 20 and to 20 / 40 in the other, hearing (aid may be permitted).

Working Conditions : - Some hazards are involved when working around gas-fired equipment, as there is a danger of explosion.

• When working with high-pressure steam and air operated equipment there is a danger from heat and pressure. - Required to work both inside and outside under extreme temperatures, in cramped spaces, on roofs, under buildings and in attics.
• Most of the work is indoor areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Such places are in the kitchen, laundry, and service rooms where the temperature is high in summer and low in winter.

Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. - They are frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises, and to noise and vibration from machines.

Occasionally they climb and work from ladders and staging's exposing the repairers to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling.

Dirt, grease, and dampness are frequently encountered. - Aware of all job specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate / required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, safety shoes, etc.

Inform leader / supervisor of any unusual health hazards encountered for guidance, as necessary. Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.

e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

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.