Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Utilities System Forman - General Maintenance Foreman - Assistant General Engineer - or Chief of the Facilities Management Service Line located at the Jack

C. Montgomery VA Medical Center.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date.

Experience:

A specific length of training and experience is not required; applicants must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of their 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 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 – usually question 1 in the online questionnaire.

• Must have knowledge in Electrical, Carpentry, A/C and Refrigeration, Plumbing, and General Maintenance.
• Independently plan and complete projects that involve constructing, altering, repairing, or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses, and beams.
• Knowledge and skill include laying floor tile, lock maintenance, installing ceiling tile, lights and light fixtures, receptacles and switches, plastering, painting, carpentry work, plumbing, repairing chairs, installing door closures and door stops, hanging bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks, etc.
• Plan, measure, and layout carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes.
• Have experience in the installation, repair, modification, and preventative maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
• Repairs equipment such as sewage, oil, gas distribution systems, water closets, tubes, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
• Steam system troubleshooting and repair including back‑flow prevention valves, steam control valves, radiators, and coils.
• Understand and apply provisions of the National Electrical Code.
• Identify electrical problems and define repairs/upgrades required to ensure safe working and living environments throughout the facility.
• Perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and report.
• Work assignments will come from the electronic work order system, supervisor assignments, or emergent situations.
• Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools, setting up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications.
• Inspects clinic areas as it pertains to general maintenance of these areas.
• Diagnose, plan, and complete routine repairs and refer major breakdowns to supervisor.
• Repair plumbing systems: install, modify, and repair new and existing utility supply and disposal systems.

Monday–Friday 8:00 am–4:30 pm.

Physical requirements:

works from ladders, scaffolding, and hydraulic platforms. Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds.