Summary This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Veterans Integrated Service Network (VISN 10) Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The incumbent to the position works within the Structural Maintenance Section of Facilities Management Service and works under the direct supervision of the Structural Maintenance Section Supervisor. Responsibilities The duties of the position may include but, are not limited to: Carpentry: Construction, alteration, repair or modification of items or structures including, but not limited to walls, ceilings, flooring systems, framework, rafters, doors, hardware, paneling, windows, furniture, interior and exterior trim, staircases, trusses, beams, cabinets, countertops, and interior & exterior signage. Installs and repairs sloped and flat roofs with a variety of material including shingles, EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomor), and TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin). Movement and installation of office furniture. Plaster/Drywall: Surface preparation, application of special coatings, application techniques, installation and finish of plaster and drywall systems. Painting: Mixing, applying and finishing paint coatings in any of the accepted trade methods. Determine the methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited to the finish required. Installation of wallcoverings. Ceramic Tile/Flooring: Repair, alteration, removal, and installation of various flooring systems. These systems will include floor tile (both vinyl and ceramic), linoleum, vinyl sheet goods (including seamless flooring), and carpeting. Masonry/Concrete: Installation and repair of brick, block, stone, and concrete in the construction or repair of partitions, walls, walkways, fireplaces, floors, door frames and stone. Utilizes the MAXIMO Work Order management system to receive work assignments and document the completion of work. Maintains updated training through the Talent Management System (TMS), virtual instructor lead courses and in person courses. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am -4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD93909A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized 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 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, 07/02/2026. 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout 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: Weight handled by the incumbent unassisted will normally be 50 pounds, and with assistance, 100 pounds or more. Uses lifting devices or obtains assistance in moving heavy items. Works from ladders, scaffolding and/or platforms where systems are in hard-to-reach places, requiring incumbent to work in close quarters or cramped positions. Work requires hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate tools when installing assemblies and replacing defective components, coordination for reading equipment and establishing work limits, and color discrimination to recognize color codes. Work frequently requires stooping, stretching, bending and kneeling for long periods of time. 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.
