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Medical Equipment Repairer

SummaryThis position is located within the Facilities Management Service - in the Electric/Electronics Section of Maintenance and Repair. The Medical Equipment Repairer is 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 - community living center - direct and indirect patient care areas - regardless of what the local utility provides or allows.QualificationsTo qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 05/26/2026. 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 - the ability to perform the duties of the Medical Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes: Constructing - installing - operating - and troubleshooting of electrical systems - circuits - equipment and controls; following blueprints - manufacturing schematics - oral and written instructions; testing instruments for electrical safety - calibration - and basic functions; performing and documenting preventive maintenance and safety inspections to ensure safe - proper - and reliable operation of assigned instruments and devices; and determining proper installation and least possible delay for minimum equipment downtime. 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) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision Preferred Experience: Experience working with computer on wheels - workstation on wheels and medical cart repair. 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: Stands - stoops - bends - and frequently works in cramped and awkward positions for prolonged periods. Continually lifts from 5 to 18 kilograms (10 to 40 pounds) and - occasionally - objects weighing in excess of 18 kilograms (40 pounds) up to 65 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is done inside and outside - in hot and cold temperature extremes. Constantly exposed to electric shocks - contagious diseases - 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. Required to take precautions and wear required safety equipment and clothing.DutiesMajor duties include - but are not limited to: Provides technical support - maintenance and repairs on all types of malfunctioning sterilization equipment - washers and generatorsUses electronic test equipment to determine nature and extent of repairs requiredChecks equipment for malfunctionsTraces wiring - broken or worn parts - leaks - feedback and interference issuesChecks voltage tolerances - amperage - power supplies - wave shape - frequency resonance - deflection time - decay curve - gain - balance - signal sensitivity and similar indicators against prescribed tolerances and specificationsSelects proper replacement parts and modification kitsPrioritizes and completes any technical - safety and/or customer service issuesTroubleshoots the unique site specific major electrical distribution systems from high voltage 15KV to low voltage - 12V - AC and DC systems - and such systems that are composed of category 5 -6 and 7 wiring (computer) - while also responding to the alternative modification of adding or subtraction of the complete systemsInstalls - modifies - troubleshoots - maintains - tests - calibrate - adjusts - overhauls - and repairs a wide variety of medical - laboratory - and dental equipment (electronic - electrical - and mechanical)Follows blueprints - manufacturing schematics - oral and written instructionsPerforms and documents preventive maintenance and safety inspections to ensure safe - proper - and reliable operation of assigned instruments and devicesTests instruments for electrical safety - calibration - and basic functionsInstructs technicians - physicians - nurses - and others on the proper use - capability - and maintenance of equipmentServes 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 unitsPerforms other related duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:00 am to 3:30 pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Medical Equipment Repairer/PD21062A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approvedRelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.