Job Summary

This position is located at the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) located in Prescott, AZ. This position is part of Facilities Management Service. The Electronics Mechanic is assigned a wide variety of duties involving installation, modification, repair, troubleshooting, maintenance, and testing of electronic systems, controls, and equipment. Systems may include public address, nurse call, security monitoring, access, patient elopement, and closed circuit tv monitoring.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/23/2026. 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: Electronics Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Ingenuity Technical Practices Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) Use Hand and Power Tools - Electronics 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: Perform tasks requiring moderate physical exertion, including frequent medium lifting (up to 40 pounds) and occasional heavy lifting (more than 40 pounds) and strenuous exertion. Heavy lifting may require the use of material handling equipment or additional manpower. Pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling and negotiating confined spaces may be involved. Incumbent may work in high places. The employee is standing or walking most of the time and must be in good physical condition. Physical capability to regularly walk long distances, dexterity and accurate hand-eye coordination are necessary. Corrected vision to 20/20 and accurate color perception are required. Working Conditions: Most work is performed inside buildings, usually adequately lighted, heated, ventilated, or cooled. Occasionally work may be performed in very cold, hot or unventilated areas, or outside in inclement weather. Exposure to lubricants and other chemicals, and fumes is common. Electrical shock and burns, and exposure to the physical hazards of electro-mechanical equipment are possible. Exposure to RF energy and biological hazards may occur. Cuts and bruises are also possible.