Medical Equipment Repairer

Job Listing ID:

4494747

Job Title:

Medical Equipment Repairer Application Deadline:

Open Until Filled

Job Location:

Portland

Date Posted:

05/19/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

Not Provided Shift:

Not Provided Duration of Job:

Either Full or Part Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Summary This position is located within the Facilities Management Service, in the Electric/Electronics Section of Maintenance and Repair. The Medical Equipment Repairer is responsible for the unique requirement of the continual supply, 24/7, of the highest priority electrical utility for life safety purposes in the medical center, community living center, direct and indirect patient care areas, regardless of what the local utility provides or allows. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: Provides technical support, maintenance and repairs on all types of malfunctioning sterilization equipment, washers and generators. Uses electronic test equipment to determine nature and extent of repairs required. Checks equipment for malfunctions. Traces wiring, broken or worn parts, leaks, feedback and interference issues. Checks voltage tolerances, amperage, power supplies, wave shape, frequency resonance, deflection time, decay curve, gain, balance, signal sensitivity and similar indicators against prescribed tolerances and specifications. Selects proper replacement parts and modification kits. Prioritizes and completes any technical, safety and/or customer service issues. Troubleshoots the unique site specific major electrical distribution systems from high voltage 15KV to low voltage, 12V, AC and DC systems, and such systems that are composed of category 5,6 and 7 wiring (computer), while also responding to the alternative modification of adding or subtraction of the complete systems. Installs, modifies, troubleshoots, maintains, tests, calibrate, adjusts, overhauls, and repairs a wide variety of medical, laboratory, and dental equipment (electronic, electrical, and mechanical). Follows blueprints, manufacturing schematics, oral and written instructions. Performs and documents preventive maintenance and safety inspections to ensure safe, proper, and reliable operation of assigned instruments and devices. Tests instruments for electrical safety, calibration, and basic functions. Instructs technicians, physicians, nurses, and others on the proper use, capability, and maintenance of equipment. Serves as the first responder to emergent repairs and passenger extrication on 17 sophisticated high-rise gearless traction elevators, 17 hydraulic multi-building, multi-story passenger elevators in a multi-ward medical center, clinical spaces, and research area's which include veterinary medical units. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Medical Equipment Repairer/PD21062A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:

Not authorized. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation 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 dentification 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 wheth...

Job Classification:

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Salary:

Not Provided Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 See Job Summary

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

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