Laundry Equipment Mechanic

This position reports to the Electric shop within the Maintenance Division of the Facilities Management service line at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System with a physical assignment to the Laundry/Textile care facility. The laundry facility processes an average of 50k pounds of laundry per week or approximately 2.5 million pounds annually.

Major duties listed but not limited to: Program, adjust, troubleshoot and perform scheduled and unscheduled service of the complex laundry equipment to include microcomputer and microprocessor controlled laundry equipment Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on belts, shackles, pulleys, shafts, gear and gear boxes, bearings, pumps, drives, motors, and/or transmissions Identify which sub-system is the root cause of the failure and repair to manufacturer standards Work on the complex systems and sub-systems in the Textile Care Processing Facility Perform diagnostics, disassembly, fabrication and replacement of some stationary parts, replacement of components, reassembly, and programing of the system Ability to select gauges and type of conductors, relays, wiring harnesses, motors, etc. by having a thorough knowledge of AC/DC electricity Plan, schedule, organize and prioritize routine work and respond immediately to unscheduled breakdowns as they occur Build relationships with outside vendors and contractors in addition to their peers in other VA Textile care processing facilities Performs Other Duties as Assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Laundry Equipment Mechanic/PD618-606030 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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.