Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew)

As a Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew) the incumbent performs a wide range of skilled duties across multiple trades to support construction renovation repair and maintenance projects throughout the facility.

Major duties include but are not limited to the following:

Carpentry

• Perform rough and finish carpentry for construction and renovation projects.
• Build and install walls partitions doors frames windows ceilings stairs trim shelving and counters.
• Install alter and remove drywall metal studs ceiling grids tiles and access panels.
• Construct concrete forms scaffolds temporary walls and protective barriers.
• Install hardware (locksets closers kick plates blinds) and specialty structures for sensitive areas (labs clean rooms ORs).
• Prepare work areas and ensure required materials are available.

Finishing & Flooring

• Remove old flooring and prepare surfaces for new installations.
• Measure cut fit and install carpet vinyl tile and other flooring materials.
• Apply adhesives create precise seams and prepare subfloors.
• Maintain clean organized work areas.

Painting

• Set up scaffolding and prepare surfaces (washing sanding filling plastering).
• Mix and apply paint to walls ceilings masonry and specialized spaces.
• Install lath metal studs jambs corner beads and access panels for plastering.

Plumbing/Pipefitting

• Install modify and repair piping systems (steam heating gas compressed air sprinkler potable water drains).
• Read blueprints and lay out piping for proper pitch elevation and pressure.
• Install fixtures heaters pumps valves radiators medical/sterilization equipment and perform drain cleaning.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols (lockout/tagout infection control).
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems including air handlers VAVs coils and thermostats.

Electrical

• Install repair and modify electrical wiring panels switches fixtures and controls.
• Interpret electrical codes diagrams and plans to ensure proper installation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and install conduit boxes and devices.
• Follow required safety practices and work from ladders scaffolds and HEPA carts.

Other Duties

• Perform additional related tasks as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am-4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew)/PD08911A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• 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 drivers 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 or 2-year trial 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 or trial 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 08/17/2026.

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 (other than blueprint reading)
• 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.

Physical Requirements: Works in tiring positions for prolonged periods. Frequent standing bending stooping crouching and arm movement. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.

Working Conditions: Work both in and outdoors and in crawlspaces. Frequently exposed to drafts changing temperatures dust grease heat fumes and noise. Work in bad weather in mud or snow and in wet or icy areas. Subject to cuts burns chemical irritations and bruises. Follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such safety equipment such as protective ear devices hard hats respirators gloves eye protection and hard toed shoes.