Electrical Equipment Repairer Helper

The position located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The incumbent serves as a wheelchair repair worker. Reports directly to the supervisor of Prosthetics &Sensory Aids Service. . PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Major Duties: Assist in carrying out a full range of duties in the Wheelchair Shop of the Prosthetic and Sensory Aids Service (P&SAS). Assist with inventory management Provide education to the patient, or care giver, the safety features and care for the manual wheelchair Unbox and assemble new power wheelchairs, custom manual wheelchairs and power accessories. Maintain tool organization and cleanliness of the shop. Determine if minor repairs are possible or if the problem requires a more extensive repair Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. : Position Description Title/PD#: Electrical Equipment Repairer Helper/PD094220 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/20/2026. 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: Electric Drawings Electrical Equipment Technical Practices Technical Practices (Electrical Electronic) Troubleshooting (Electrical) Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work) 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: Required to do a great deal of stooping and bending from the wheelchair position or stooping and bending while inspecting and repairing wheelchair.

Salaire : $23 – $27/Per Hour | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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