Summary The position is at the VA San Diego Healthcare System in the Engineering Service, Electrical Shop, Maintenance and Repair Section. The primary purpose of the position is to assist the supervisor in responding and performing numerous preventive and corrective maintenance request throughout the Medical Center and its facilities which require journeyman level skills. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Performs a variety of maintenance task to include steam and water plumbing, pumps and motors, low pressure air systems, electrical power, low voltage controls, alarm and monitoring as they relate to equipment 's and machines to support the daily function and operation of various services: dietetics, environmental management service, material and logistics, research, veteran's canteen service and transportation. Have knowledge and understand the mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic system and principles of operation of a fix or mobile equipment, machines, and machinery. Initiates electronic work orders, documents man hours, findings, repairs and materials use on identified deficiencies and includes time spent on administrative functions and requirements of the Electrical Shop, Engineering Service and the VA San Diego Healthcare System. Performs at the journeymen level on a variety of equipment and systems, working with a team of different trades to the betterment of equipment, systems and service to our veterans and their dependents. Tasks will require installation, assembly, troubleshooting and repair, maintenance, modification, alteration, cosmetics, disassembly and removal, testing and operation, research and identification of drawings and manuals, procuring parts and materials. Conducts initial inspections, testing and operation of newly acquired equipment and machinery, documents and retains records, warranties, drawings and manuals. Determines the most efficient methods and techniques, devices, and materials necessary to accomplish the job. Plans and lays out the routing, placement, materials needed to feed new equipment and machinery installation. Performs electrical work through making repairs accomplished by replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment, switches, relays, loose connections, fittings, and thermostats. Troubleshoots, diagnose, modify, and repair faulty equipment and machinery and power and control issues using electrical and electronic test equipment. Responsible for installing, repairing, and adjusting air conditioning and refrigeration equipment throughout the medical center. Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on a variety of critical hospital equipment and systems that achieve required climatic conditions. Diagnose and identify the cause of faulty equipment or machinery, and conducts and completes repair on support systems on commercial and industrial heating, ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning systems that provide a variety of functions (i.e., preheat, reheat, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, exhaust, supply, cleaning, filtering, and circulating) and uses a variety of methods of air conditioning (mechanical , vapor compression and absorption). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD12994A Physical Requirements: May handle or carry weights up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more. Assistance is usually available for handling of heavier material and equipment. Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. Work requires pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, walking, climbing, stooping, ability for normal mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, normal hearing and vision. Must have physical capabilities for working inside and outside in excessive heat and cold, noise, confined areas, inclement weather and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces that can be found at or in transit to or from work sites. May receive minor cuts and abrasions while performing these duties. Must be able to work from ladders and platforms, and work in awkward and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent may be assigned to work in areas/confined spaces where certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. These agents may include, but are not limited to fumes, dust, noise, heat, ionizing, and non-ionizing radiation, chemicals, etc. To ensure employee safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained consistent with applicable laws and regulations. Incumbent will be required to wear respirators and must be physically able to perform assigned work tasks as directed above and operate safety equipment. Pulmonary function test, chest ex-ray, completion of personal history questionnaire, and a physical evaluation conducted by a physician is required prior to start and then annually. Typical safety equipment required by the trade is safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, protective clothing and hard hats. Incumbent will be exposed to asbestos containing areas. Incumbent must follow VASDHS Medical Center Memorandum 00-52, Airborne Asbestos Protection. Requirements Conditions of Employment As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year probationary period (OR INSERT "2-year trial 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. You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job Subject to a background/suitability investigation Designated and/or random drug testing may be required May serve a probationary period Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc. 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. 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 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 There are no education requirements for this position. 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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. 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.
