Maintenance Mechanic

The purpose of the position is to perform repairs, installations, aid in construction efforts, and renovations of rooms, corridors, facades, and maintenance of buildings and leased spaces. The position is located at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center Facility and Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC).To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/21/2025.

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:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• 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: Workers use manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions. On-site work typically requires bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. and where the surfaces to be coated are in cramped and hard-to reach
places. This requires them to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Workers may lift and move materials up to 41 kilograms (90 pounds), unassisted, and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Workers are frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to in carrying bricks, block, stone, mortar, cement, and sand. They are continually required to stand while
working and must frequently climb ladders and scaffolds.

Working Conditions: Workers are exposed to a variety of weather conditions while outdoors. They are subject to danger of falling when working from ladders and scaffolds. They are also exposed to dust and dirt while mixing mortar and while handling various masonry materials. Some work is
performed in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and related power equipment. When working at job sites, workers may be exposed to weather
conditions and the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. They may occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Workers are sometimes required to prepare and coat surfaces outside in bad weather. Occasionally, they may be required to wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. They are subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. Workers may work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics which may be dusty and dirty. They use protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves.This job does not have an education qualification requirement.