Medical Equipment Repairer

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09 / 04 / 2024.

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 as a Medical Equipment Repairer without more than normal supervision.

• Duties may include but not limited to : Installing, modifying, troubleshooting, maintaining, testing, calibrating, adjusting, overhauling, and repairing a wide variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment;
• Reading blueprints, manufacturing schematics and have working knowledge of the NEC, NFPA and OSHA requirements; Constructing, installing operating a variety of sophisticated electrical systems, circuits, equipment and controls;

Have practical knowledge of sizes and types of wire, fiber-optic, category 5 and high speed data cabling, conduit, couplings, fittings, relays, boxes, circuit breakers, and other electrical devices.

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 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 : Stand, stoop, bend, and frequently work in cramped and awkward positions for prolonged periods. Continually lift 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.