This position is located within the Facilities Management Service Portland Oregon, in the Electric/Electronics Section of Maintenance and Repair. The incumbent 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.
Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides technical support, maintenance and repairs on all types of malfunctioning sterilization equipment, washers and generators. Uses electronic test equipment to determine nature and extent of repairs required. Checks equipment for malfunctions. Traces wiring, broken or worn parts, leaks, feedback and interference issues.
Checks voltage tolerances, amperage, power supplies, wave shape, frequency resonance, deflection time, decay curve, gain, balance, signal sensitivity and similar indicators against prescribed tolerances and specifications. Selects proper replacement parts and modification kits. Prioritizes and completes any technical, safety and/or customer service issues.
Troubleshoots 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 systems.
Installs, 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 instructions. Performs and documents preventive maintenance and safety inspections to ensure safe, proper, and reliable operation of assigned instruments and devices.
Tests instruments for electrical safety, calibration, and basic functions. Instructs technicians, physicians, nurses, and others on the proper use, capability, and maintenance of equipment.
Serves as the first responder to emergent repairs and passenger extrication on 17 sophisticated high-rise gearless traction elevators, 17 hydraulic mutli-building, multi-story passenger elevators in a multi-ward medical center, clinical spaces, and research area's which include veterinary medical units. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Medical Equipment Repairer/PD21062A Telework: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
There is no education substitution at this wage level.
sophia.whittick@va.gov · 813-442-3938
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $41.19 – $48.06/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-24.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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