Electronics Mechanic

Summary

This position is located at the Portland VA Medical Center (Portland and Vancouver campuses) and all associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs - currently there are 9). The incumbent is responsible for on-site technical support, day-to-day coordination, and administration of the most critical, highly complex equipment at PVAMC.

About the Role

The incumbent is responsible for installation, trouble shooting, adjustment, test, repair, and preventive maintenance of all portions of complete operational electronic systems and equipment down to board level primarily fire alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, access control systems, central radio system, nurse call system, alarm systems, color television sets, hospital beds, intercom systems, public address systems, photo cells, amplifiers, relay control circuits, motors, solenoid operated air, water, and steam valves, distillation processes, computer peripherals, electromechanical systems, electrical and electronic circuitry, and various other related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for installing, trouble shooting, adjusting, testing, repairing, and performing preventive maintenance of all portions of complete operational electronic systems and equipment down to board level primarily fire alarm systems, intrusion detection systems, access control systems, central radio system, nurse call system, alarm systems, color television sets, hospital beds, intercom systems, public address systems, photo cells, amplifiers, relay control circuits, motors, solenoid operated air, water, and steam valves, distillation processes, computer peripherals, electromechanical systems, electrical and electronic circuitry, and various other related equipment.
• Converts theoretical ideas of engineers into practical units or electronic devices in support of a complex electrical or electronic system involving such functions as microwave communication, radio systems, or digital automated controls.
• Analyzes, redesigns, modifies, installs, evaluates, repairs, and performs in-service training on a wide variety of complex equipment systems within the medical center.
• Investigates causes for the failure by industry standard and modified techniques.
• Communicates with individuals or groups from outside the agency, including consultants, contractors, vendors, or representatives of professional associations, in moderately unstructured settings.
• Initiates all orders for all parts or replacement boards and keeps inventories up to demand levels.
• Utilizes the capabilities and limitations of various test equipment and measuring devices such as digital multimeters, dual trace oscilloscopes, special test panels, and various others, including performance of trouble-shooting techniques involving signal tracing, wave form analysis, voltage, current, and resistance checks, and various others.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/21/2026. The ability to do the work of an Electronics Mechanic without more than normal supervision is required. Examples include: Installing electronic equipment and systems; Performing preventative maintenance on electronic equipment and circuits; Converting theoretical engineering plans into practical units or electronic devices; Researching electronic systems and equipment design for installation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and repairs; Analyzing electronic systems and circuits by signal tracing, wave form analysis, voltage, current, and resistance checks.

Screen-Out Element

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: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, Ingenuity, Test Equipment, Electronics Troubleshooting, Use Hand and Power Tools, Electronics Without More Than Normal Supervision.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Physical demands are exhaustive and require considerable lifting of heavy objects up to 65 pounds.
• The work requires some physical exertion, such as: long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, climbing, or similar activities; such as testing or measuring equipment; and/or regular visits to construction, industrial, marine, or other outdoor sites.
• Prolonged standing in cramped positions, overhead work, climbing, bending, crawling under buildings and in attics, and climbing high ladders to work on overhead systems is also required.
• Work assignment involves standing, climbing, bending, and frequent work in cramped and awkward positions.
• Incumbent handles objects frequently weighing 65 pounds and may be required to lift these objects over their head, i.e., when removing or installing television sets.
• Incumbent must have finger dexterity to effect necessary repairs and must have good color discrimination in order to distinguish color-coded wires.
• Work is done inside and outside, in hot and cold temperature extremes.
• Involves regular and recurring exposure to moderate risks and discomforts, such as the following: dust, strong odors, fumes from fuels, chemicals, or engine exhaust, high levels of noise and vibration, constantly exposed to electric shocks, contagious diseases, uncovered moving equipment and machinery.
• Exposed to the possibility of broken bones, cuts, and bruises.
• May be exposed to extremely high noise levels, exposure to radiation, chemicals, and carcinogens.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm PST.

Position Description Title/PD#: Electronics Mechanic/PD21006A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.