Summary The position is located in the Building Maintenance and Environment of Care Unit (BM & EOC Unit) composed of Journeyman Level Maintenance Mechanics. Experience needed as a Journeyman Level Maintenance Mechanic or Carpenter with construction and /or maintenance background. Previous experience as a Work Leader required. Responsibilities Work with direct supervision of the Building Maintenance and EOC Supervisor. Position is responsible for routine tasks which include checking inventory of shop supplies and materials to ensure that proper amounts are on hand at all times. In addition to the performance and supervision of journeyman-level work, responsibilities include coordinating all manpower and materials necessary for fabrication, installation, modification, troubleshooting, testing, repair, maintenance and inspection of assigned equipment and buildings throughout the Medical Center. Worker may assume supervisory responsibilities. Duties include but are not limited to: Inform supervisors on overall work operations; assign work orders. Advise workers on instructions received from supervisors, and how to meet deadlines. Order needed equipment, parts, and supplies to complete repairs; assigning work orders. Conduct inspection of equipment, equipment rooms, work areas and penthouses for proper maintenance, cleanliness and safety. Check work for compliance with instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines. Ensure that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available. Maintain a current knowledge, and answering questions on procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives. Provide reports to supervisors on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays. Construct and repair a wide variety of structural items. Keep supervisor informed at all times as to the status of assigned work orders. Conduct Inspections and Preventive Maintenance checks and services. Other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD05400A 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, 07/23/2026. 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 and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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: Must exert moderate to arduous physical effort involving bending, stooping, lifting, working overhead and crawling. I. Able to climb ladders and scaffolding and endure prolonged periods of standing and walking. Must be able to lift loads up to up to fifty (50) pounds. Working Conditions: Working within the medical facilities' operating functions using all appropriate safety tools, clothing, to protect himself/herself, other staff, visitors and patients. Frequently work in hot, humid, confined spaces around power boilers/chillers, piping and their associated equipment. Assignments may be in remote areas such as sub-basements, machinery rooms, rooftops, roads and walkways. 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.
