Maintenance Mechanic

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Construct install repair and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness.
• Installs maintains and repairs a variety of roofing materials (i.e. asphalt shingles tile roofing sheet metal flashing etc.)
• Constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames rafters concrete forms walls ceilings staircases door and window frames etc.
• Installation and removal of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick tile cement stone wood and laminate.
• Skill in the operation of general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment and be able to produce finished products with precise fits accurate dimensions and acceptable appearance.
• Reads and interpret technical instruction manuals troubleshooting and operating guides installation manuals.
• Plans and lays out complex work in accordance with drawings sketches blueprints and own knowledge of construction.
• Must keep up to date on rules regulations product information and health care practices such as Universal Precautions Material Safety Data Sheets burn permits lock and tag out procedures etc.
• Use a variety of hand tools power tools and stationary shop tools.
• Maintains all tools in proper working condition by sharpening adjusting cleaning lubricating replacing belts etc.
• Tools supplies storage area and work carts used within course of work must be well maintained free from clutter serviceable and meet all service and OSHA requirements.
• Selects materials and obtains replacement parts by comparison with the part to be replaced or by reference to supply lists and manufacturers catalogs.
• Oversees the requisition of materials tools and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Plans the materials tools and techniques needed for completing work assignments.

Work Schedule: Full time Monday - Thursday 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Construction Crew)
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD50057A
Physical Requirements: Requires standing for extended periods of time while operating machinery. The work involves considerable walking bending kneeling stooping crawling and climbing on ladders scaffolding and rooftops. Lifts carries or moves materials weighing up to 45 kilograms (100 pounds). Uses assistance or lifting devices for heavier items. During normal day-to-day operations individuals will be required to perform grasping fine hand manipulation reaching above shoulder height.
Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors which may require exposure to a variety of weather conditions and environments (i.e excess humidity chemicals and solvents fumes dust and noise). May perform some duties of position on patient wards within storage areas on facility grounds or within sub-basement locations. May be exposed to moderate-to-high noise from machinery in shop areas dirt dust fumes and unpleasant odors. Hazards of cuts scrapes bruises falling from ladders and scaffolds burns from asphalt are present. Protective devices as needed such as ear plugs safety glasses respirators and gloves are required. Clothing may become soiled or damaged. Possess knowledge and ability to work in hospital health care and industrial environments in a manner as not to endanger occupants or structure. Endangerment could be in the form of chemical housekeeping physical hazards barriers to egress or medical condition of patients. Remains up to date about rules regulations product information and health care practices such as: Universal Precautions Material Safety Data Sheets burn permits lock out and tag out procedures etc. Completes all required computer training within allotted time frames.

• 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.

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
• 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.