Electronics Mechanic
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Orlando, FL, United States
Summary
The employee serves as Journeyman Electronic Mechanic within the Facilities Management Service/Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Medical Center. The employee reports to the WS-2805-10 Electrician Foreman and is responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance and operations of all non‑medical electronic systems throughout the Orlando VAMC Main Campus and off‑site business offices and outpatient clinics.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (05/06/2026) and demonstrate evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality. Detailed descriptions on resumes should illustrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform job duties. Evaluation follows OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards, including screens for Electronics Equipment Assembly – Installation – Repair Ingenuity, Test Equipment – Electronics Troubleshooting, Use Hand and Power Tools and Electronics. Volunteer experience and non‑paid work through programs such as Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other organizations that build critical competencies may receive credit.
Physical Requirements: Employees may frequently work in hot, humid, confined spaces, climb ladders, bend, crouch, stoop, and lift parts and supplies weighing up to 40 lb. Must be physically fit for prolonged standing, walking, operating in hot or cold environments, and handling electrical and mechanical hazards. Protective gear such as respirators, disposable clothing, coveralls, and protective foot/hand gear may be required.
Duties
Service equipment including alarm systems (intrusion‑fire and others), amplifiers, antenna amplifiers, patient wandering alarm systems, cameras, electric door sensors, etc.
Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electronics equipment and complete operational systems comprising numerous integrated components requiring knowledge of electronics principles and practices.
Advise equipment users and supervisors on technical problems of installation, repair, and modification of non‑medical electronic equipment.
Conduct pre‑operative system testing to verify consistency with required technical specifications.
Analyze recurring malfunctions and recommend corrective action.
Plan scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment operates properly, is calibrated, and complies with all applicable codes and standards.
Recommend, develop, and implement redesign, reconfiguration, or modification of operating procedures to reduce breakdowns, eliminate hazards, or enhance accuracy and reliability.
Determine when equipment must be removed from service, restored to service, or allowed to remain in service and perform emergency repairs.
Work schedule: Tuesday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Thursday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm, 3:00 pm‑11:30 pm, or 11:00 pm‑7:30 am (exact times discussed during interview and may be adjusted).
Position Title/PD#; Electronics Mechanic/PD06639A; Critical Skills Incentive: Not Approved; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
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The employee serves as Journeyman Electronic Mechanic within the Facilities Management Service/Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Medical Center. The employee reports to the WS-2805-10 Electrician Foreman and is responsible for day‑to‑day maintenance and operations of all non‑medical electronic systems throughout the Orlando VAMC Main Campus and off‑site business offices and outpatient clinics.
Qualifications
Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement (05/06/2026) and demonstrate evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality. Detailed descriptions on resumes should illustrate knowledge, skills, and ability to perform job duties. Evaluation follows OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards, including screens for Electronics Equipment Assembly – Installation – Repair Ingenuity, Test Equipment – Electronics Troubleshooting, Use Hand and Power Tools and Electronics. Volunteer experience and non‑paid work through programs such as Peace Corps, AmeriCorps, or other organizations that build critical competencies may receive credit.
Physical Requirements: Employees may frequently work in hot, humid, confined spaces, climb ladders, bend, crouch, stoop, and lift parts and supplies weighing up to 40 lb. Must be physically fit for prolonged standing, walking, operating in hot or cold environments, and handling electrical and mechanical hazards. Protective gear such as respirators, disposable clothing, coveralls, and protective foot/hand gear may be required.
Duties
Service equipment including alarm systems (intrusion‑fire and others), amplifiers, antenna amplifiers, patient wandering alarm systems, cameras, electric door sensors, etc.
Install, modify, overhaul, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair complex electronics equipment and complete operational systems comprising numerous integrated components requiring knowledge of electronics principles and practices.
Advise equipment users and supervisors on technical problems of installation, repair, and modification of non‑medical electronic equipment.
Conduct pre‑operative system testing to verify consistency with required technical specifications.
Analyze recurring malfunctions and recommend corrective action.
Plan scheduled maintenance to ensure equipment operates properly, is calibrated, and complies with all applicable codes and standards.
Recommend, develop, and implement redesign, reconfiguration, or modification of operating procedures to reduce breakdowns, eliminate hazards, or enhance accuracy and reliability.
Determine when equipment must be removed from service, restored to service, or allowed to remain in service and perform emergency repairs.
Work schedule: Tuesday‑Saturday or Sunday‑Thursday 7:00 am‑3:30 pm, 3:00 pm‑11:30 pm, or 11:00 pm‑7:30 am (exact times discussed during interview and may be adjusted).
Position Title/PD#; Electronics Mechanic/PD06639A; Critical Skills Incentive: Not Approved; Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
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