Maintenance Mechanic Leader

Maintenance Mechanic Leader The Maintenance Mechanic Leader must possess the skills and knowledge to serve as team leader for the trade activities of Facility Management Service. The Maintenance Mechanic regularly performs and leads the team members in trade duties to include assisting the electricians, pipefitters, A/C mechanics, welder, carpenters, masons and other trades persons ensuring that the quality and quantity of work performed meets established standards. Responsibilities include issuing equipment and supplies and providing direction to employees in the proper usage. Prepares equipment and supplies ensuring that proper equipment is on hand at all times so that unnecessary trips to the shop areas can be avoided. Observes team members to ensure that they are using supplies and equipment properly so as to avoid waste of damage. Incumbent assist in on-the-job training activities of employees in proper trade techniques. Incumbent must be familiar with pertinent rules and regulations regarding employees conduct, safety, fire, care of equipment, etc. Must be familiar with proper safety techniques and procedures so that the regular and safe functioning of the Medical Center is assured. Must understand instructions from the supervisor in order to effectively transmit these instructions to their team members in a clear concise manner to preclude any confusion in job performance. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD00344-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Conditions of Employment: 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. 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 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, 12/22/2025. 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). 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: The physical demands of the position will be that normally required of a journeyman trades-person. Some heavy lifting (equipment and materials), movement of ladders required along with the stamina to perform physical labor. Continuous walking, standing, stooping, bending, and lifting, arduous physical effort is required in the performance of manual tasks and continuous standing for extended periods of time when performing trade tasks. Working conditions such as ventilation and environment are satisfactory. Incumbent may be subject to occasional noise, skin irritations, cuts, and bruises. The work performed requires continuous walking when making inspections in the various buildings. When occasionally performing trade tasks, moderate effort is expended. Incumbent is part of the snow removal team and may be utilized during inclement weather as needed. Additional Information: This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.