Maintenance Mechanic

• Works as a journeyman level in general mechanics electrical/electronics for textile care and/or industrial laundry equipment.
• Installs motors capacitors fuses replaces faulty wiring magnetic float assemblies and some electronic components.
• Completes preventive maintenance on industrial laundry equipment such as lint collectors garment presses automatic spreader feeders etc.
• Maintains and inspects different types of equipment particular attention to those requiring grease oil lubricants and adjustments.
• Perform repairs both major and minor diagnosing trouble and making necessary repairs/adjustments on industrial laundryequipment.
• Works on and knowledgeable with tunnel washers extractor piece folders spreaders etc.
• Inspects equipment on a daily basis to determine safe working conditions.
• Repairs and adjusts air compressors industrial laundry equipment industrial dryers overhead rail systems and CBW tunnel systems.
• Maintains installs & repairs various types textile and/or industrial laundry equipment.
• Works on building service equipment and large industrial type equipment.
• Reads and uses blueprints for electric troubleshooting.
• Interprets and reads manufacturers literature and perform various repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Plans and lays out work using blueprints sketches drawings technical bulletins & other specifications.
• Interprets technical manuals and troubleshooting comprehension.
• Applies judgment in the selection of tools and accepted trade practices to troubleshoot and make repairs to industrial laundry equipment.
• Performs specific jobs by written and oral work orders.
• Uses various types of test equipment.
• Familiar and knowledgeable of VA regulations OSHA Safety regulations and NFPA.
• Fabricates various types of parts required to accomplish repairs on equipment which is no longer serviced by manufacturer.
• Completes fabrication using welding cutting griding and other means to accomplish required repairs.

Work Schedule: Full-Time Monday through Friday 3:30PM - 12:00AM - subject to change based upon facility needs.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD03442A
Physical Requirements: The work involves/requires push pull reach walks stand crawl keel bend and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time and uncomfortable positions. Including times may be under machinery of all types for a
sustained period of time: - Work under great physical demands such as lifting weight in excess of fifty pounds pushing pulling kneeling crawl climbing and standing for extreme time periods.- Leg arm and back muscles are used extensively.- Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds and occasionally over for considerable distance. - Occasionally handles items weighting up to 100 pounds.- Work from ladders scaffolding platforms and mechanical lifts.
Working Conditions: - Some hazards are involved when working around gas-fired equipment as there is a danger of explosion. - When working with high-pressure steam and air operated equipment there is a danger from heat and pressure.- Required to work both inside and outside under extreme temperatures in cramped spaces on roofs under buildings and in attics. - Most of the work is indoor areas that are adequately lighted ventilated and heated. Such places are in the kitchen laundry and service rooms where the temperature is high in summer and low in winter. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven oily and slippery. - They are frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises and to noise and vibration from machines. - Occasionally they climb and work from ladders and stagings exposing the repairers to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling. Dirt grease and dampness are frequently encountered. - Aware of all job specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats safety shoes etc. - Inform leader/supervisor of any unusual health hazards encountered for guidance as necessary.

• 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
• 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 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification 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.
• You will be required to complete a pre-employment physical examination.
• Must be able to independently operate a Government Vehicle.
• Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.
• Drivers License: A current valid state-issued Drivers License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested you will be required to provide a copy of your current valid state-issued Drivers License.

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:

• Equipment Assembly Installation Repair
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• 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.