Maintenance Mechanic

The incumbent performs at the craftsman and journeyman level on a variety of equipment and systems working with a team of different trades to the betterment of equipment systems and service to our veterans and their dependents. The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Uses standard prescribed procedures methods tools and equipment common to the trade to complete assignments.
• Tests inspects maintains overhauls modifies repairs aligns calibrates installs and is considered a subject matter expert for a wide variety of equipment and individual devices or systems of widely varying complexity.
• Repairs re-builds and installs a large variety of equipment.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment as assigned.
• Assists Journeyman Electricians in the performance of routine operation maintenance repair and service of Emergency Power Generators both gasoline and diesel Automatic Transfer Switches.
• Maintenance Repair minor renovations and construction procedures related to electrical electronics pipefitting AC mechanic grounds equipment operations carpentry painting and plumbing.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 08:00am to 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD14214A
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 08/19/2026.

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:

• Equipment Assembly Installation Repair
• Interpret Instructions Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• 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.
Experience performing maintenance repair installation troubleshooting and preventive maintenance of building systems and equipment within a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Medical Center or other accredited healthcare facility.

Preferred Experience: Experience with diesel engines and generators preferred. Medical gas and vacuum systems experience needed. 6040 Medical gas certification preferred.

Physical Requirements: The incumbent may be required to stand bend stoop kneel climb crawl and work in awkward positions for prolonged periods. The work can sometimes require strenuous physical exertion. May handle or carry weights up to 50 pounds and occasionally more. Assistance is usually available for handling of heavier material and equipment. Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. Work requires pushing pulling lifting reaching walking climbing stooping ability for normal mental and muscular coordination simultaneously normal hearing and vision. Must have physical capabilities for working inside and outside in excessive heat and cold noise confined areas inclement weather and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces that can be found at or in transit to or from work sites. May receive minor cuts and abrasions while performing these duties. Must be able to work from ladders and platforms and work in awkward and uncomfortable positions.

Working Conditions: Incumbent works indoors and outdoors. Work involves frequent walking standing and occasional desk work. The position requires stooping bending or working in cramped conditions under extreme temperatures (hot and cold) and in inclement weather and/or awkward positions. Incumbent must be able to work in noisy dirty dusty greasy and sometimes humid environment. Incumbent may be assigned to work in areas/confined spaces where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include but are not limited to fumes dust noise heat ionizing and non-ionizing radiation chemicals etc. He/she is subject to hazardous conditions which may include the risk of scrapes cuts bruises burns contusions infections broken bones and respiratory ailments. He/she must be aware of these risks and be able to cope with them. Safety procedures must be followed and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required for the specific work area or task. Work may be performed from ladders scaffolding and platforms.