Instrument Mechanic

Description:

The Instrument Mechanic position is intended to perform work in support of the mission of continuous operations of physical facilities in the Central Texas
Veterans Health Care System, Temple, TX.. In addition, services are provided to tenants on the CTVHCS campuses to include Center of Excellence for Research on Returning War Veterans, Veterans Benefits Administration files building, Health Revenue Center and Austin Financial Service Center Branch.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/26/2026.

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, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. 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)
• Technical Practices
• Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic)
• Troubleshooting
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

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/Working Conditions: Incumbent makes repairs and installation from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard to reach places. He/she is required to stoop, bend, stretch, kneel and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods of time. He/she frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 60 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operating when removing equipment. Incumbent must be able to wear a respirator when required. Systems and equipment are located in many different buildings, exposing the incumbent to different environments and to all functional activities and usage of the medical center's operation. Although most work is indoors, incumbent is occasionally required to work outside in the weather, in cold and freezer vaults, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Incumbent is subject to hazards including electrical shock, dust, grease, abnormal temperatures. Uncomfortable face masks and protective clothing may be worn occasionally when there is a possibility of exposure to fumes from diesel fuel or gasoline.