Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Quick Facts

• Role: Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic

Description

Maintain and repair electronic industrial control systems for varied heating and cooling equipment. Use blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and manuals to troubleshoot issues, make decisions to update/extend/reduce/bypass/replace systems, and modify equipment when exact parts aren’t available. Take humidity readings and calibrate electronic, electrical, pneumatic, and mechanical components to achieve satisfactory control.

Responsibilities

• Maintain controls for heating and cooling systems

• Alert the maintenance office/public works officer of potential problem areas in contractual work

• Work from oral and written instructions and use technical documentation at job sites

• Update, extend, reduce, bypass, and sometimes replace complete systems

• Modify malfunctioning or broken equipment when replacement parts are unavailable

• Take humidity readings and calibrate components for proper humidity control

Requirements

• US citizenship

• Determined suitable for federal employment

• Valid Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) license

• Certifications to operate an elevating work platform (scissor lift)

• Successfully pass a pre-appointment physical examination

• Current valid US driver’s license

• Participate in direct deposit pay program

• Pass E-Verify employment verification (for eligible new employees)

• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service

• Wear PPE (helmet, gloves, coveralls, glasses, goggles, respirators, safety shoes) for the full shift

• Ability to lift objects up to 60 pounds

Benefits

A comprehensive federal benefits package is provided; eligibility depends on the type of position.