Summary The Maintenance Mechanic independently performs maintenance used at the journeyman level of several occupations. The job performs a combination of maintenance, repair, modification, equipment operation and equipment inspection/certification involving diverse skills. Responsibilities The Maintenance Mechanic works under the general supervision of the Supervisor/Team Lead. Determines the type and extent of repairs or renovations needed, methods and techniques to use, parts or components required, and completes work typically with no check in progress. Ensures the end product meets all specified requirements, Major duties include but not limited to: Repairing, constructing, remodeling, and maintaining a variety of wooden and wood substitute structures. Installs studs, sills, plates, braces, joists, floors, sub-floors, ceramic tile, vinyl sheet goods, paneling (including sheetrock, plywood, and veneers), siding, sheathing, insulating material, door and window frames, as well as interior and exterior trim. Fabricates and installs items that require a precise and accurate fit including window and door frames as well as shelves, counter tops (including laminate and solid surface material), cabinets, bookcases, etc. Designs, plans and executes the installation and modification of a variety of diverse modular furniture systems. Interpret and modification of drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Determine the layout, work sequences, and types of materials required. Electrical: Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, and diagnoses trouble and makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures such as broken and bare wiring, burned cut switches and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures, and poorly operating thermostats, Tests equipment by use of voltmeters, and watt meters. Plumbing: Performs a variety of plumbing installation and maintenance work which involves removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems such as dirty traps, sections of broken pipe and tile, clogged pipes and fixtures, and leaky faucets and drains. Installs, repairs and maintains equipment and fixtures to existing plumbing systems such as pressure reducing valves, hot water heaters and/or storage tanks, circulating pumps, drinking fountains, water closets and urinals. Pipefitting: Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches in planning and laying out the routing, placement, pitch, elevation, pressure reduction, expansion, and operations of various piping system and equipment. Installs, modifies, and repairs system by setting up routes; placing and cutting openings; placing hangers for proper pitch and elevation; determining need for and installing such things as risers, flexible branches, expansion joints, pumps, gauges, and pressure regulators as needed to ensure proper operation of the system. Tests systems and equipment for proper pressures, leak-free joints, and operation. Control Work: Makes repairs on large and small systems where any numbers and types of pneumatic and electrical controls and relays are required to make the system operate at peak efficiency. Incumbent makes frequent inspections of equipment and controls, making all necessary adjustments to valves, relays, thermostats, and other controls to alter or change conditions to prescribed test temperatures and/or chamber pressures. HVAC Equipment: Work involves installing, recognizing the causes of faulty equipment, and making repairs on a variety of HVAC systems. Observes and tests for correct operation of all parts of the refrigeration cycle. Tests for refrigerant leaks and evacuates moisture from refrigeration systems and components when needed. Adds refrigerant to obtain normal operating levels, Jobs require significant responsibility because of large and complex projects that require critical judgments. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 2:00pm - 10:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD114230 Physical Requirements: Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally handles items weighing up to 100 Pounds. Personal assistance and/or lifting devices are used when appropriate to prevent injury. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. SCREENOUT CRITERIA: The ability to perform Maintenance Mechanic duties without more than normal supervision. Experience includes: installing and operating high-pressure piping systems and equipment; knowledge of the theory and principles by which refrigeration and air conditioning equipment and component system function, as well as operating and performing operator maintenance on this equipment; fuel combustion, ratios and arrangements of heating surfaces, various methods of distribution, and the construction and operating characteristics of a variety of heating units and systems; removing and replacing fixtures and controls, and making repairs such as tightening connections, wrapping exposed wiring with insulating tape, and soldering loose wire leads to contact points; plumbing repair work to include supply, disposal, and utility systems and equipment function such as water and gas systems, fire sprinkler equipment, and water closets installation and operation; carpentry, tile setting, and masonry work. 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. 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 Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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. Education Additional Information Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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. 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.