Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith

The Maintenance Mechanic performs journey-level maintenance mechanic duties involving multiple trades including carpentry mechanical repair plumbing building systems maintenance door systems repair hardware installation and structural maintenance. Work supports patient care operations administrative functions life safety systems accessibility requirements and facility infrastructure.

The position also performs locksmith and security hardware duties as a secondary function in support of facility security controlled access patient safety and protection of government property. They apply advanced technical knowledge and independent judgment to diagnose problems determine corrective actions plan work assignments and complete repairs affecting critical medical center operations.

Additional Duties Include But Not Limited To:

• Laying floor tile (tile VCT LVT carpet sheet flooring).
• Repairing chairs tables counters.
• Hanging bulletin boards pictures mirrors fans clocks etc.
• Installing casters on desks chairs food carts etc.
• Mounting paper towel holders signs comer guards and toilet paper dispensers.
• Installing safety treads on steps.
• Measures cuts and constructs using standard building materials.
• Independently plans and completes projects that involve constructing altering repairing and/or modifying framework rafters doors finished paneling windows rough furniture interior/exterior trim staircases trusses and beams.
• Spacing accuracy and fit are essential and structural soundness or appearance is important.
• Measures cuts constructs installs repairs and modifies routine mill work framing benches partitions tables furniture etc.
• Performs work to close tolerances exact fit and structural soundness.
• Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools.
• Operate and use a variety of tools by setting-up adjusting and maintaining tools to meet required specifications.
• Plan and lay out carpentry projects.
• Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes with general and precision woodworking techniques.
• Projects involve constructing altering repairing and/or modifying framework rafters doors finished paneling windows rough furniture interior/exterior trim staircases trusses and beams.
• Spacing accuracy and fit are essential and structural soundness or appearance is important.
• Plan measure and lay out carpentry materials using typical shop mathematics for complex and exact projects.
• Plan measure and lay out carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions sketches blueprints and building codes.
• Installing ceramic or stone tile to include use of thin set or mud grouting methods for installation.
• May be used for walls ceilings and flooring. Installing drywall to included taping and floating.
• Material fire ratings and appropriate application and installation to preserve ratings.
• Limited plaster work on case openings ceilings walls door frames and various masonry.
• Mortar and concrete mixing to repair steps walls floors ramps roadways and sidewalks.
• Application and use of structural steel rebar applications etc.
• Diagnoses malfunctions affecting building systems and determines appropriate repair methods.
• Reads and interprets blueprints technical drawings schematics sketches specifications and manufacturer instructions to plan and execute work assignments.
• Repairs and maintains building components in patient care areas clinics administrative offices utility spaces warehouses mechanical rooms and support facilities.
• Responds to emergency maintenance situations involving facility systems doors hardware equipment failures accessibility deficiencies and structural issues that could impact patient care employee safety security or facility operations.
• Performs locksmith and security hardware duties involving installation maintenance repair modification and troubleshooting of locking systems throughout the medical center.
• Maintains facility key control programs master key systems restricted keyways lock cylinders locksets panic hardware exit devices electromechanical locking devices and related security hardware.
• Repairs adjusts and replaces locking devices integrated into doors frames and building systems.
• Evaluates security hardware deficiencies and determines corrective actions necessary to maintain controlled access and facility security.
• Coordinates with VA Police Service Safety personnel Engineering staff and facility leadership regarding access control requirements security upgrades emergency lock changes and key accountability programs.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith/PD031340
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• 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 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 08/24/2026.

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:

• Ability to Inspect
• Ability to Interpret Instructions Specifications etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation and Repair etc.

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: Work requires prolonged standing walking bending stooping kneeling crouching climbing ladders and scaffolds working overhead and working in confined spaces. Frequently lifts carries pushes and pulls heavy tools equipment supplies and building materials. Assignments may require extended periods of physical exertion and work in awkward positions..

Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in patient care areas offices mechanical rooms rooftops construction sites utility spaces warehouses and other facility locations. The incumbent is exposed to varying weather conditions dust noise heat electrical hazards moving equipment sharp tools and other occupational risks. Work may involve exposure to infectious environments requiring adherence to infection control measures. Personal protective equipment safety procedures and established work practices are required.