Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic This position is located at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility. The employee performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of the buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. The duties are performed with multiple trades. Responsibilities major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Welding: layout and fabricate various types of metal stock, various pieces of equipment to specifications performing cutting, welding and brazing (either electrical or gas). Silver and soft soldering. Machinist work: manufacture and repair parts of equipment; laying out the job, planning for and setting up the work in the machine, selecting appropriate metal cutting tools, operating various types of standard machine tools, and performing precision handwork to fit, finish and assemble machined parts and equipment. General mechanic work: repair and/or replace all types of machinery found in the hospital environment; operation and maintenance of the central vacuum and oxygen systems, the laundry equipment, kitchen equipment, sterilizers throughout the hospital and repair of air compressors; assists with steam fitting other pipe fitting as needed; repairs and maintains golf carts side by sides and other equipment with small engines. Medical equipment repair: assists in the maintenance of various types of medical equipment found in the hospital environment; assists in the performance of the hospital preventative maintenance program; assisting other craftsmen, and in their absence or when specifically assigned, in performing repairs on other equipment and systems throughout the medical center as directed by the supervisor. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 07:00 am -3:30 pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the agency). Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD03236A Physical Requirements: The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent carries lifts and handles parts weighing up to 50 lbs. The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be hot, cold, loud, dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent is subject to cuts abrasion, burns, broken bones electrical shock infections bites exposure to inhalation of harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, etc. The incumbent may wear protective clothing. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation 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 Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements. 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.