Summary This position is located at the Salisbury VAMC in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 6), Salisbury VA Medical Center, Facility Management, Salisbury, NC. The Incumbent will serve as a journeyman-level maintenance mechanic and will complete a wide variety of installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs to mechanical, electrical, and building systems. Responsibilities Major duties include (bur are not limited to): Installation, preventive maintenance, and repairs to mechanical, electrical, and building systems. Installs and maintain commercial HVAC systems and all associated components including water-cooled chillers, air-cooled chillers, air handling units, fan coil units, VAVs, pumps, valves, piping, humidifiers, dehumidifiers, controls, steam system, building automations systems etc. Installs, and repairing all @types of water and sewer lines, hydrants, water mains, water closets, lavatories, showers, sinks, etc. Installs, modifies, and repairs plumbing systems. Installs, modifies maintains, and repairs electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes. Uses skills from a variety of trades such as plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, and mechanical. Conducts inspections and performing routine maintenance on area of responsibility assigned. Uses pneumatic and electronic DDC controls to operate various systems. Uses established preventive maintenance (PM) schedules for the direction of work. Interprets technical instruction manuals, troubleshooting and operating guides, installation manuals, building, plumbing, and mechanical codes, policies, blueprints and drawings, work orders, and other written guidance. Utilizes written work orders with or without sketches and/or blueprints to carry out work. Interprets and apply building plans and blueprints and lay out such things as angles, arcs, and circles. Interprets technical instruction manuals, troubleshooting and operating guides, installation manuals, building, plumbing, and mechanical codes, Medical Center policies, blueprints and drawings, work orders, and other written guidance. Reads and interpret technical instruction manuals, troubleshooting and operating guides, installation manuals, building, plumbing, and mechanical codes, blueprints and drawings, work orders, and other written guidance. Uses equipment and tools common to the electrical trade to accomplish daily work. Uses equipment and shop tools common to the plumbing trade to accomplish daily work. Performs preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper function. Fabricates replacement parts which are not readily available to make repairs on tools and equipment. Responsible for the security and care of all tools and equipment assigned to them and for always keeping them in good safe working conditions. Troubleshoots to identify problems with equipment or system, determining proper repairs necessary, obtaining necessary parts from stock or by submitting a parts request order to the supervisor. Selects materials and obtains replacement parts by comparison with the part to be replaced, or by reference to supply lists and manufacturers' catalogs. Prepares drawings and sketches, develops bills of materials, estimates costs, and clearly communicates with supervisors, engineers, purchasing agents, and others on the resources needed to complete required work. 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 - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD016930 Physical Requirements: The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. He/she often works in portions of the utility systems requiring attention that are cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 50 pounds Working Conditions: Exposed frequently to temperature extremes, drafts, dampness, water, and noise for work conditions. The majority of work takes place in an industrial environment but does require work outdoors, exposed to the elements. He will frequently encounter ladders, catwalks, confined spaces, etc. Incumbent could be subjected to hazards normally encountered in the trade. This position may require working overtime. 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. 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. 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.
