To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
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:
- Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
- Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
- Knowledge of Materials
- Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
- Troubleshooting
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: Incumbent must be able to perform moderate to heavy physical effort over a minimum eighthour period of time (which may run longer if overtime or off-hours work is required due to Medical Center needs), including lifting, crawling, climbing, bending, etc. When working on platforms, scaffolding and ladders, workers must climb equipment carrying and lifting tools and materials. Physical or muscular effort in performing duties incudes but is not limited to; fatigue producing action such as working overhead, lifting, pushing, pulling, crawling, climbing, stooping, stretching, standing, sitting, bending; kneeling, squatting and other potentially uncomfortable positions in order to accomplish the assigned task. Incumbent may work with and in areas with unpleasant fumes or odors and shall wear assigned Personal Protective Equipment. Strenuous physical effort is required while dismantling and reassembling equipment. The incumbent frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. The incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolding, etc., where parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places. Hand dexterity is a critical requirement in completing most tasks.
Working Conditions: Work is performed both inside and outside. There is continuous exposure to chemical and the inhalation of harmful fumes from chemicals in oils, gases, refrigerants, etc. Irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract may result from equipment maintenance and/or repairs. Ladder climbing and working in high places is routine. Incumbent must be very safety conscious at all times. While outside, Incumbent will be exposed to a variety of weather conditions, both cold and hot, windy, wet, etc. in which work shall have to be completed since the demands of the Medical Center cannot wait for better weather to arrive at the site in order for the work to be performed. Incumbent shall be exposed to extreme heat such as in steam pits and cold such as Ultra Cold freezers and working outdoors in subzero weather with significantly below zero wind chill factor. Incumbent shall occasionally need to work on rooftops of high buildings, and in cramped areas such as steam pits. While working in these areas, can be subjected to cuts, bums, electrical shock and toxic refrigerants. The wearing of uncomfortable facemasks and protective clothing are necessary when working with and around hazardous materials and large amounts of refrigerants.