Medical Equipment Repairer - Electrician

Summary

****This announcement has been extended until Thursday, October 16th**** This position is located at the Veterans Healthcare System, Facilities Management Service in Portland, OR.

Duties

• The primary responsibility of this position is the maintenance and repair of medical and laboratory equipment. This position also serves as a first responder and troubleshooter of 34 elevators (Hi-Rise traction and hydraulic), 4 cart lifts, and 2 dumbwaiters. This position is also responsible for the unique requirement of the continual supply, 24/7, of the highest priority electrical utility for life safety purposes in the medical center. Duties will include, but may not be limited to: Provides technical support, maintenance and repairs on all types of malfunctioning sterilization equipment, washers and generators. Uses electronic test equipment to determine nature and extent of repairs required. Checks equipment for malfunctions. Traces wiring, broken or worn parts, leaks, feedback and interference issues. Checks voltage tolerances, amperage, power supplies, wave shape, frequency resonance, deflection time, decay curve, gain, balance, signal sensitivity and similar indicators against prescribed tolerances and specifications. Selects proper replacement parts and modification kits. Identifies materials, mechanisms, and components required using knowledge of electrical or electronic symbols, color codes, descriptions, and manufacturers' numbers. Calibrates equipment. Troubleshoots unique, site-specific electrical distribution systems ranging from high voltage (15 kV) to low voltage (12 V), including AC, DC, and Category 5, 6, and 7 wiring systems while also responding to the alternative modification and/or subtraction of the complete systems; the loading and testing of new and existing high voltage electrical conductors, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls and equipment, such as secondary distribution lines and circuits to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase and frequency requirements to distribution panels, switch gear, power and control circuits, electrical warning, detection, and fire alarm systems, and high intensity lighting systems, including surgical lighting Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, maintains, tests, calibrates, adjusts, overhauls, and repairs a wide variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment (electronic, electrical, and mechanical). Applies skill in electrical/mechanical theory and electronics including fire alarm systems, low-voltage security systems, emergency power generation systems, medical equipment, fiber optic communication and data systems, PLC systems, as well as building automated computerized systems. Serves as the first responder to emergent repairs and passenger extrication on 17 sophisticated high-rise gearless traction elevators, 17 hydraulic multi-building, multi-story passenger elevators in a multi-ward medical center, clinical spaces, and research area's which include veterinary medical units. The elevators and cart lifts primarily consist of both analog and digital systems, magnetic amplifiers, variable voltage regulators, static variable frequency controllers, drives, motors, computer units, digital door controls, sheave bearings, counterweights, and a variety of operation and control circuits, and may involve unusually difficult troubles not specifically covered by technical information due to being 30-year-old installations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm PST DESIGNATED DRUG-TESTING POSITION: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is received. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.