Telecommunications Mechanic

Quick Facts

Full-time role (Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM) within the Engineering Service at a VA Medical Center. Focus is on installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing voice/data cabling infrastructure and supporting security/CCTV and related low-voltage systems.

Description

The Telecommunications Mechanic develops, implements, maintains, troubleshoots, and installs cabling infrastructure across the medical center campus and satellite clinics. Work includes Cat-5/Cat-6 copper installation and terminations, running and supporting voice/data and security cabling, designing/testing/commissioning systems, and maintaining accurate cable documentation.

Responsibilities

• Install and terminate copper cabling using thorough knowledge of Cat-5 and Cat-6 conductors and connections
• Review work orders and blueprints to determine quantity, type, and location for cabling upgrades and installations
• Manage and participate in running security, CCTV, data, and voice cables
• Install cabling support systems and infrastructure, including grounding/bonding and racking/hanger support hardware
• Fit and terminate security devices (detectors, sirens, cameras, nurse call points, etc.)
• Design, test, and commission security/CCTV and related systems
• Maintain and repair complex telecommunications equipment and supporting cabling subsystems
• Troubleshoot cross wiring across data, voice, fire alarm, security, nurse call, biomedical air, oxygen/CO2 sensors, PIV, and WAP cabling/terminations
• Use digital signal generators to identify cable locations, port numbers, switch connection points, and branch circuit locations
• Document cabling installation and cable locations; maintain accurate cable registers and prints for Engineering Services

Requirements

• U.S. citizen
• Subject to urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment (if tentatively selected)
• Selective Service registration required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Complete online onboarding process and provide acceptable I-9 identification
• REAL ID compliant driver’s license/state ID required for employment identification (effective May 7, 2025)
• Seasonal influenza vaccination program participation required for VA Health Care Personnel
• Serve probationary or trial period (1-year probation or 2-year trial) and meet continued-employment certification requirements
• Meet OPM Federal Wage System qualification standards; demonstrate sufficient scope and quality of relevant training/experience
• Screen-out competence: perform work without more than normal supervision; equipment assembly/installation/repair; interpret instructions/specifications (including blueprints); use and maintain tools and equipment

Benefits

Federal employment provides a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family. Eligibility depends on position type and full-time/part-time status; consult the hiring agency for the specific benefits offered.