Summary This position is located within the Facility Management Service at the Martinsburg, WV VAMC. As a Maintenance Mechanic performing tasks involved in the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Martinsburg VAMC building services that include plumbing, laundry, kitchen, and steam piping systems. Also performs troubleshooting, inspections, maintenance, and repairs to industrial laundry equipment, electrical and electronic controls, plumbing, and all laundry ancillary equipment. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited too the following: Maintains, troubleshoots, inspects, and repairs washer extractors, dryers, tumblers, marking machines, hot patch machines, stamping machines, sewing machines, flat-work irons, sheet spreaders, and blanket folding machines. Repairs and/or replaces kitchen equipment to include but not limited to: dishwashers, pot and pan machines, conveyor set-up lines, dirty dish conveyors, and steam cookers. Weld either by electric or acetylene on different @types of metal such as cast iron, steel, aluminum, or cooper. Have the ability to braze and solder with an iron to torch to mend, repair, or install equipment. Install, modify, and/or repair new and existing utility systems to include but not limited to: fire sprinkler systems, sewage and gas systems, vacuum and high pressure air systems, high pressure steam distribution systems, condensate return systems, and potable water distribution systems. Install, modify, and/or repair and adjust new and existing building utility equipment to include but not limited to: waste closets, tubs, showers, lavatories, steam and hot water heating equipment, pressure reducing stations, circulating pumps, steam and electric water heaters. Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and layout routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of systems and equipment. Install, modify and repair systems by locating and tapping main lines, setting up system routes, placing and cutting route openings, placing hangers for proper level and slope Determine and install valves, traps, and unions needed for the proper operation of systems. Must become certified, through station training, in ASSE Medical Gas Maintenance 6040 and Medical Gas Installer 6010. Become certified as a West Virginia Groundwater Distribution Operator. Perform daily rounds on equipment and records readings in accordance with policies and procedures. Perform troubleshooting and diagnostics on all equipment as assigned and make repairs as necessary and required. Performs routine scheduled preventive maintenance. Write, complete, and close work orders as required. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and diagrams. Ability to select and use hand tools, power tools, and test equipment in the course of assignments and repairs. Perform repairs, i.e. rebuilding pumps, replacing items such as mechanical seals, bearings, valves, pipefittings, and sprinkler systems. Repairing insulation, re- packing valves and re-piping systems is also required along with various other repairs as determined by the Maintenance Shop Supervisor. On an occasional basis fabricates, assembles and installs sheet metal ducting systems for HVAC systems. Occasionally assembles, constructs, reconstructs, and makes repairs to metal furniture and other items pertaining to sheet metal work. . Occasionally install new equipment and systems that fall within the scope of journeyman level work as determined by Maintenance Shop Supervisor. Follow all accepted trade practices in the repair and operation of mechanical systems under their control. Perform various housekeeping functions and other duties, as assigned by the Maintenance Shop Supervisor or the Operations and Maintenance General Forman, as they relate to the overall mission of FMS and the Martinsburg VAMC. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD06736A Physical Requirements: Regular walking tours of the main hospital and outbuildings to conduct inspections of equipment which include some lifting, kneeling, standing, climbing, and stooping. Maintenance and repairs frequently require manual labor and working in awkward and cramped positions in places such as attics and interstitial areas and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds. Frequent standing, walking, and climbing are required while checking equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's 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 interest. In 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. 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) Technical Practices 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.
