Summary This position of Maintenance Mechanic Leader is located at the Cincinnati, OH VA Medical Center in the Engineering Service. Responsibilities The Cincinnati VA Medical Center (CVAMC) is a two-division campus located in Cincinnati, OH and Fort Thomas, KY serving 15 counties in Southwest OH, Northern Kentucky, and Southeast Indiana with 6 Community Based Outpatient Clinics located in Bellevue, KY; Florence, KY; Lawrenceburg, IN; Hamilton, OH; Clermont County, OH, and Georgetown, OH. The CVAMC also supports two off main campus locations in the Cincinnati area via an Eye Center and Mental Health Outreach Community Division. Major Duties: Under the direct supervision of the Equipment Maintenance Shop Supervisor, the incumbent will assist in the following: Passes on to other workers the instructions received from Supervisors and gets work started by assigning job tasks to crew members. Works along with other workers and sets the pace of work to be done. Estimating cost and writing specifications for replacement of equipment and improvements. Performs lay-out of work task and assignments. This includes interpreting and working from written specifications, blueprints, sketches and oral instructions. Provides oversight of equipment repairs and new installations of building service equipment ensuring proper installations and methods. Coordinates between Engineering Service other services when scheduling planned utility shutdowns or major facility or equipment repairs (including but not limited to oxygen, steam, water, sewage systems, electrical etc.). Assists project engineers with work performed by contractors by scheduling shutdowns and other operational requirements for maintenance and repair or installation of steam, water or electrical systems and equipment. Assists supervisor in establishing deadlines and work expectations. Plans sequence of operation for subordinates. Sees that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Maintains current working knowledge, and answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives, for example, technical orders. Prioritize work assignments thru the work order system and assigns daily work activities to team members. Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during work. Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Ensure Joint Commission and Preventative Maintenance documentation is kept current and properly filed. The incumbent participates in management meetings for planning of utility and equipment analysis and replacement Reports to supervisors on status and progress of work and causes of work delays. Checks work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. Urges or advises other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Directs and oversees technicians in the performance of equipment failure diagnosis and repair. Demonstrates proper work methods. Observes, evaluates, and performs safety and functionality testing of repaired engineering equipment. Coordinates and instructs mechanics in the proper and most efficient methods to be used in the performance of their duties with emphasis on safety practices and precautions. Promotes co-worker participation in management programs of beneficial suggestions, quality assurance and cost reduction. Conducts training sessions designed to update, improve, or upgrade the knowledge and skills of others. Assists in determinizing additional needs for employee training and education. Performs routine job inspections to ensure instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met. Assist shop supervisor in scheduling and coordinating of employee leave request to minimize the impact of employee absence to the operation of the unit. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD920070 Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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. 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 or 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 or trial 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, 05/28/2026. 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: Dexterity and Safety Ingenuity Inspect Instruct Knowledge of Different Relevant Lines of Work Lead or Supervise Materials Motor Vehicles Oral Communication Physical Strength and Agility Plan and organize work Reliability And Dependability Technical Practices Troubleshooting 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent must exert moderate to arduous physical effort involving working, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and crawling while performing his/her duties. He/she must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding. He/she must be capable of climbing over and under equipment, working in confined spaces, crawl spaces, and other isolated areas. The incumbent must be able to work for extended periods in uncomfortable positions and conditions. He/she must be able to lift loads of up to 40 pounds unassisted. Education Additional Information 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. 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. 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.
