Summary The Maintenance Mechanic will perform Equipment Maintenance and Repair, Pipefitting, Electronics and Welding. Repairs and/or rebuilds equipment up to and including general support repairs on a variety of equipment such as: electronic patients lifts, motorized chairs, electric vehicles, medical air compressors, medical vacuum compressors, electronic door operators, patient beds, patient therapy tubs, HVAC and laundry equipment. Responsibilities Major duties include, but are not limited to: The duties include a wide variety of technical and complicated tasks involving the installation, maintenance, and repair of items such as; patient lifts, med carts, motorized chairs, exercise equipment, whirlpool patient tubs, postal machines, and electric vehicles. The person in this position performs preventative maintenance & adjustments, then documents results in the preventative maintenance log. Performs repairs on gas engines, including engine rebuilding for grounds equipment, repair of gear boxes, repair lawn equipment, including weed eaters, chain saws, tractors, gas and diesel, electric and gas personnel carts. Performs repairs on Food Service and Nutrition equipment, such as; carts, ovens, steamers, ranges, urns, serving line tables, Retherm carts, chairs, etc. Operates a wide variety of machines and tools including, but not limited to, drill press, grinder, hydraulic press, volt-ohm meter, vacuum test gauge, hydrometer, timing lights, metal lathe, measuring instruments, dial calipers, indicators fork lifts, man lifts and motor vehicles. Performs pipefitting installations and repairs on all piping systems, including oxygen, medical air, control air, nitrous oxide, medical vacuum systems, steam, and natural gas i.e. steam heating, steam generation, radiators, circulating pumps, and high-pressure piping systems. The incumbent will perform repairs on condensate pumps and the associated systems, medical air pumps, dental air pumps, and hot water circulating pumps using replacement packing, sleeves, bearings, seals, and impellers. Developing patterns and laying out, cutting, forming, joining, assembling, and installing items such as heating, air conditioning, and ventilating pipes; conduits; drying ovens; metal furniture; and other items with combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes; Installing, recognizing the causes of faulty equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering and circulating. He/she works from building plans, blueprints and sketches to plan and lay out routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion and operation of various piping systems and equipment. Performs complex repairs on hospital and ward equipment such as hydraulic and electric beds, bed rails, adjustable chairs, stretchers, examining tables, washer dryer sets, patient lifts, auto door operators, med carts, exercise equipment, door alarm systems, pharmacy packaging equipment, and electric mobility scooters. Performs all @types of welding, i.e., arc, acetylene for the repair of grounds machinery, laundry equipment, and the fabrication of parts using such metals as aluminum, stainless steel, and carbon steel. Prepares jigs and fixtures to hold parts to be welded. Performs other related duties as assigned. How applicants will be referred: This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered and referred till the position is filled. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 2:00PM - 10:30PM (PST) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD21044A Physical Requirements: The incumbent makes repair and installations from step ladders, extension ladders and lifts, in tunnels, that require lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes, and shapes, sometimes in excess of 50 pounds. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining and using all safety equipment issued to him/her, i.e., safety glasses, goggles, steel toed safety shoes, and appropriate clothing when in designated areas where required and for promoting and encouraging their use among fellow employees. He/she is subject to strains due to lack of movement such as standing in place, crouching or stooping for extended periods of time. Working Conditions: The incumbent is subject to such hazardous conditions as working with power tools, fast moving cutting tools, welding electric and acetylene, exposure to noxious gases and fumes. Infrared and ultraviolet radiation heat, flying sparks, electrical shock, burns, falls from working on slippery or unstable surfaces. Incumbent works with various electrical and air powered tools. He/she is subject to asbestos exposures and chemicals which can cause burns or skin irritations. The work is done indoors and outdoors. Sometimes in wet/cold weather, in areas that will vary from clean rooms to areas that are noisy, dirty, poor ventilation where exposed to dust, grease, soiling of clothing and skin. There is a discomfort when wearing protective clothing, gloves, goggles, or welding helmets. 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 Pre-employment physical required 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). 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, "Ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision." Related experience includes: Responsible for the correct and safe maintenance, repair, and or replacement of all equipment and/or systems assigned to the FMS Operations Section, including but not limited to heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, direct digital controls, electronic industrial controls, industrial air compressors, pumps, and tools. Assisting the Work Leads in instructing their assigned staff in the lawful building, mechanical, and electrical codes that govern each skilled trade group/labor pool as a regular and recurring part of his/her job. Constructing interface devices and make modifications to the equipment from sketches and verbal instructions to refine the new system operations. Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) 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 There is no education substitution for this series/grade. 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/. 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.
