Summary The position serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader in an extremely complex medical facility. The incumbent must have a thorough working knowledge of the safe and efficient operation of pumps and valves, including starting, stopping, monitoring, repair, maintenance and testing. They must have knowledge and skill to perform water chemistry analysis and the knowledge and ability to perform operational repairs, preventative and operational maintenance on equipment. Responsibilities The Maintenance Mechanic must be an experienced journeyman level Industrial Equipment Mechanic, Carpenter, and/or pipefitter with construction and/or maintenance background. Works closely with all new installations, in house projects, inspection and review of project blueprints, inspection of all contractor submittals, inspection of all contracted project work sites, and review of new equipment and materials submitted by vendors. Duties Include: Checks inventory of shop supplies and materials to ensure that proper amounts are on hand at all times. Orders needed equipment, parts and supplies to complete the repair. Assigs work orders; inspects equipment, and work areas. Planns methods and materials to be used, determining manpower requirements. Coordinates all manpower and materials necessary for fabrication, installation, modification, troubleshooting, testing, repair and maintenance of building and utility systems.fixtures. Ensure all shop employees are scheduled for mandatory training to include TMS and in person courses. Assume additional responsibilities and duties as shop or Medical Center needs dictate, or at the direction of the Service Chief and Operations Supervisor. Screen Out Element: The screen-out element for this position is Ability to Lead or Supervise. It is highly encourage that this be reflected in your resume. Failure to accurately describe may result in non-consideration. Work Schedule:Monday - Friday 7:00AM - 3:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD05300A Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job 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 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 identification 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, 06/22/2026. 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use Hand Tools for Machine Shop Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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: The incumbent must be able to lift upwards of 40 lbs unassisted from time to time in order to complete projects and work orders. Incumbent must frequently work in hot, humid, confined spaces around power boilers/chillers, piping, and their associated equipment. They must climb ladders and scaffolding, bend, crouch, stoop, and endure prolonged periods of standing and walking. Assignments may be in remote areas such as sub basements, machinery rooms, rooftops, roads and walkways. Incumbent works around and with hazardous mechanical and electrical equipment and electrical systems with the potential for serious injury and death. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, sometimes in bad weather, wet, cramped locations. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises, toxic fumes, gases, and acids. Subject to burns from steam lines, gas burning equipment, welding torches, and molten solder. Possibility of falls exist due to the work in high places. Subject to infections from unsanitary working areas such as sewers, waste traps, and lines. Must always be aware of safety hazards and know what action should be taken to avoid them. Must know how to comply with all safety factors of the trade to prevent fires and injury to patient and employees. Education There is no Educational Subsitution for this series and grade. 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.
