Summary The Maintenance Mechanic Leader will supervise and lead employees within the Facilities Management Service. The incumbent operates, maintains and repairs two or more utility systems in a modern energy plant, consisting of boilers, air conditioning/chiller units, refrigeration, graphic control and other pertinent equipment. Responsibilities Duties are but not limited to: Install valves, steam traps, regulators, floats, switches, relays, and automatic timers. Perform inspections, preventative, and corrective maintenance of utility systems. Troubleshooting and repair of plant support equipment. Use of pressure/temperature analyzer. Use of combustion analyzer. Troubleshooting and repair of steam plant equipment. Operate utility system support systems and equipment. Operate a modern steam plant. Chemistry control of cooling tower water (open loop). Install valves, steam traps, regulators, floats, switches, relays, and automatic timers. Computer control of power boilers. Computer control of industrial chillers. Computer control of fire alarm/prevention system. Read and interpret building plans, shop drawings, and schematics. Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with applicable standards and codes. Plan and schedule work for the group with, ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space, equipment and supplies for proper performance of duties. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am- 3:30pm (possible shift coverage) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD410900 Physical Requirements: Required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and where equipment worked on is hard to reach. Work requires considerable overhead work that must be done from extension ladders, staging, forklifts, existing structural support beams. Frequently lifts and carries items that weighs up to 50 pounds and occasionally handles heavier items. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy. Exposed to the possibility of burns from steam and high temperature hot water, Protective clothing and breathing apparatus are provided per codes and regulations. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. The screen-out element is: ability to lead or supervise. Expereince includes: possess the ability to lead a team of Pipefitters, Maintenance Workers and Utility Systems Operators to Safely accomplish skilled trade and labor work. Maintain a current knowledge of trade practices, and answer questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Possess good understanding of codes and engineering standards needed to perform all HVAC-R, mechanical, electronic industrial controls, electrical, plumbing, piping, boiler, medical gas and back-flow protection; Assist with overseeing the operation of maintenance, repair, and or replacement of all equipment and systems; reads blueprints and technically complicated equipment diagrams to determine what work aids are required and understand the sequence of installations. 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) Lead or Supervise Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
