Maintenance Mechanic

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing repair and maintenance of dietetic equipment including associated electrical and electronic systems.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting equipment and support system problems including microprocessor-controlled equipment electronic scales electronic beds mattress controls nurse call systems electronic exam tables/chairs surgical tables patient lifts medical/lab sterilizers therapy equipment and mechanical/electronic stretchers.
• Repairing and maintaining critical patient care and support systems including medical and dental air compressors and vacuum pumps circulating pumps and hydraulic pump systems (packing sleeves bearings seals rods rings impellers); troubleshooting and repairing automatic doors fire door closers and roll-up doors and related hardware.
• Repairing and maintaining fire door operators/closers automatic roll-up doors and sensors including diagnosing electric solenoids and transformers.
• Performing miscellaneous equipment repair such as vacuum cleaners floor buffers wax strippers and electrical space savers as well as mechanical/electronic repair of Kardveyor and Lektriever systems including rollers sprocket drive wheels chains and electric eye/safety switch circuits.
• Maintaining and repairing PLCs on medical and building equipment using a laptop including testing analog and digital inputs/outputs on controllers.
• Operating a wide variety of machine tools and precision measuring/electrical test instruments (drill presses grinders hydraulic presses dial calipers/indicators volt/ohm/amp meters capacitor and diode testers Huntron tester etc.).
• Performing electric and acetylene welding to accomplish repairs to items such as handrails and carts.

The position requires practical knowledge of electricity electronics and PLCs; the ability to read and interpret technical manuals blueprints and schematics; proficiency with complex measuring instruments and tools; and sound judgment in diagnosing and repairing complex medical support equipment. The incumbent also performs work involving multiple trades at the journeyman level (plumbing steam fitting sheet metal welding electrical and electronics) and may oversee vendor service contracts for equipment such as SPS washers OR tables and specialty rental beds.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD09898A
Physical Requirements: The work requires a considerable amount of standing stooping bending kneeling climbing and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. May be ask to weld overhead or other unusual positions. The incumbent may work from ladders and scaffolding. When operating equipment the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching bending turning and moving of hands arms feet legs and by the vibration and jerking of the equipment. The incumbent carries lifts and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally exceed 50 pounds.

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; including Resume Transcripts etc. is 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 ( May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Beginning September 27 2025 Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge skills abilities and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job 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 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 your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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:

• Interpret Instructions Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation and Repair etc.
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.