Summary The Maintenance Mechanic Leader is a working leader in charge of all work assigned to General Maintenance Unit. The incumbent will lead a maintenance team of over 15 employees, working individually or in groups, who may be maintenance mechanics, carpenters, painters, locksmith, and visual information team. The mix of occupations led will be based on the needs of the various project. The incumbent is responsible for providing instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Responsibilities Duties may include but are not limited to: The incumbent will pass on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, and starts work (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led). Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines; The incumbent is responsible for preparing estimates and ordering of material for regular maintenance work and its related construction projects, laying out new work or repair work, and is required to work from blueprints and/or sketches; In addition to the standard leader duties, the position is responsible for assisting the Maintenance Supervisor (Maintenance Mechanic Forman WS-4749) in the plans, layout, assigning, and coordination of work for the team on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Input is provided to the supervisor on scheduled project work or longer-term plans. Assists the supervisor in establishing priorities and deadlines based on general work schedules, methods, policies, and code requirements. Coordinates projects and other work activities based on the instructions received from the supervisor; The incumbent will passes on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and gets work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led; Works along with other workers and sets the pace; Demonstrates proper work methods; Sees to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work; Maintains a current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives; The incumbent will perform a variety of duties including preventive maintenance, repair of buildings, structures and components, building equipment, fixtures, and utility components; The incumbent will report to supervisors on status and progress of work and causes of work delays; and answering questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning, additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees); The incumbent must possess a wide variety of skills and knowledge associated with carpentry, plumbing, metal fabrication, mobile equipment operation, soldering, brazing, welding, and oxy/acetylene cutting; The incumbent will work with both new and existing items. Work includes demolition, removal, installation, modification, and alteration; The incumbent will assist the Maintenance Supervisor in preparation of estimates and the ordering of materials for its assigned construction project, maintenance request, repair and/or improvements to any systems and structures throughout the Medical Center and CBOCs; Assist the supervisor in the effective and economical use of allocated resources, both human and material. Update the shop Supervisor or higher supervisors regarding status and progress of work and causes of work delays; The incumbent will utilize automated computer software for day to day operations, such as but not limited to Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, VISTA, VATAS, AMESIMERs, Maximo or other work order systems etc.; The incumbent will convey to other workers the instructions received project assignment from the supervisor and get work underway by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the maintenance team; work along with other workers and set the work pace; and ensure that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available; Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD04006O Physical Requirements: Must independently lift large bulky and hard to grasp objects weighing up to 50 pounds or heavier objects with the assistance of other workers. May work in tight or cramped places in uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. Works while standing, sitting, or kneeling, requiring reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand tools and power tools. Uses ladders to climb up and down. The position will require moderate physical exertion, including frequent lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, and negotiating confined spaces, as well as occasional heavy lifting and strenuous exertion. Employee will be required to work on high ladders and scaffolds as occasionally necessary. The employee is standing or walking most of the time and must be in very good overall physical condition. 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) Lead or Supervise Materials 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.
