Summary The incumbent of this position is Maintenance Mechanic (Leader) in the Building Mechanical Maintenance Unit in Engineering Service at the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC), Dayton Ohio. This position performs a variety of tasks involved in the maintenance and upkeep of fixtures, equipment, utilities, buildings and structures at the Dayton VA Medical Center. The duties of this position will include painting, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry. Responsibilities The Maintenance Mechanic (Leader), WL-4749-09, is responsible for performing and leading complex painting, plumbing, and carpentry tasks at the Dayton VA Medical Center, while also guiding a team of mechanics in safe, efficient work practices. Painting Duties Prepares and finishes a wide range of surfaces using advanced painting trade techniques such as marbling, graining, mottling, and decorative texturing. Mixes, tints, tones, and blends coating materials to achieve required match, texture, thickness, and finish. Applies coatings with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and specialty tools; ensures surfaces meet professional trade standards. Selects appropriate materials, devices, and methods independently with minimal supervisory input. Plumbing Duties Installs, modifies, and repairs utility, supply, and disposal systems including water, gas, sewage, and fire sprinkler systems. Works from blueprints and building plans to lay out routes, slopes, and placement of lines, valves, and equipment. Connects and tests systems for proper operation using accepted trade methods. Interprets technical drawings and applies shop math for accurate system layout and installation. Carpentry Duties Constructs, installs, repairs, and modifies structural and non-structural wood and composite items such as framing, staircases, trim, cabinetry, counters, forms, and partitions. Reads and interprets blueprints and specifications; independently plans work from layout to completion. Uses industrial woodworking machinery, precision tools, and joining methods (e.g., miters, mortise and tenon, laminates) to ensure strength, accuracy, and quality finish. Leadership Duties Leads a team of three mechanics by assigning work, setting the pace, and demonstrating proper methods. Ensures adequate tools and materials are available; checks progress and finished work for compliance with standards. Provides guidance on procedures and safety rules; maintains housekeeping and reports delays or issues to supervisors. Works primarily off-hours (2nd or 3rd shift), often independently, with minimal supervision. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD917260 Physical Requirements: Work requires prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders/scaffolds, and lifting up to 100 lbs. Duties are performed both indoors and outdoors, in public areas, confined spaces, and mechanical rooms, with exposure to noise, dust, fumes, weather, and trade-related hazards. Uses protective gear (gloves, respirators, ear protection, etc.) as required. 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: Drive Safely Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout 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. VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the @context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. 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.
