Job Listing
Instrument Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 2 days ago
On-site Temple, TX $32 – $37.4/hr Apply by Oct 6, 2026 Instrument Mechanic ESTPISTP OperationsTrades
Apply for this job → About the Role
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 (CTVHCS). 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.
What You'll Do
- →This includes but is not limited to DDC panels, dedicated RS485 to Ethernet routers, RS485-RS232 Ethernet controllers, unlicensed 900 MHz band for wireless monitoring, RS485 to wireless modems, Veeder Root TLS 350 tank monitors, and their various components.
- →Utilize various systems and networks, incumbent monitors temperature of medication and pharmacy equipment, cold storage, walk-in and reach-in freezers, domestic refrigerators, water tower levels, total electrical usage for each building, status of stand-by generators, and the level of fuel tanks; performing a nightly leak test on all tanks.
- →Interpret highly technical electronic/pneumatic data, reference materials, and manufacturer's specification, wiring and schematic diagrams to make an independent judgment in determining work sequence and selection of test equipment.
- →This includes digital multimeters, Ethernet testers, milliamp testers, pressure gauges, 0-scope, laptop computers, and various other test equipment to determine the cause of malfunctions and to properly and safely service equipment.
- →Respond to emergency calls after hours and on weekends from the medical center, investigating and depending on the urgency and complexity of the problem will make repairs conserving manpower, utilities, and supplies.
- →Familiarize self with how job activities impact VA's goal to implement sound stewardship practices that are protective of the air, water, land, and other natural and cultural resources.
- →This may include activities associated with proper storage, handling, and disposal and/ or recycling of wastes associated with their trades.
- →In accordance with the goals of the VA Gems program, seeks to cost-effectively meet or exceed compliance with applicable Federal, State and local environmental public health and resource protection laws, regulations, and VA requirements.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: 08569-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓There is no educational substitution for this position.
Personality Fit
Job ID: fc388b31-c5ef-41be-8b25-f0f0def50d4a
Posted via USAJobs