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Located at Jesse Brown VA Medical Center, Chicago, IL aligned under the Engineering Service's Environment of Care Section. The primary function of the Maintenance Mechanic is to accomplish improvements to the physical plant, building structures, exterior sites and/or utility systems through a variety of construction projects involving all types of construction trades organized into work groups, or crews, of varying make-up based on the specific needs of each assigned construction project.
Learn more about this agency09/23/2022 to 10/14/2022
$29.69 - $34.62 per hour
WG 10
7 vacancies in the following location:
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JB-11663552-22-VK
679519600
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 004) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).
The incumbent serves as the Maintenance Mechanic and report directly to the environment of Care Section (EOC) Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor and performs the duties of the position with significant independence.
Painting- The painting/coating work in this position is accomplished by any of the accepted methods of the trade by applying coating materials and techniques that achieve the required effect. The painter determines the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required. Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins, and mixing and applying precoating agents.
Plastering- Plasterer work at this grade involves the mixing, application, and finishing of plaster surfaces in the construction and repair of interior walls and ceilings and stucco exterior walls. The incumbent performs new plastering on all types of backgrounds such as metal, wood, gypsum wallboard, wire & wood lath and masonry surfaces, as well as repair and patching of plaster and stucco surfaces. He/she works from oral instructions, blueprints, work orders, and rough sketches.
Carpentry- The primary carpentry duties and responsibilities associated with this position require skilled techniques to construct, install, and repair, wood and metal construction, wood substitute structures, and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Constructs and repairs a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding.
Air Conditioning/Refrigeration - Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, installs, balances, and replaces commercial heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, refrigeration systems, ventilation systems, dehumidification, cleaning filtering and recirculating systems, and control systems. Replaces filters, cleans ducts, cleans condensers, and assorted preventive maintenance and other duties typical to the HVAC trade. The incumbent must have EPA Universal Certification.
Steam/Plumbing - Installs, maintains, and repairs steam distribution system pipe, fittings, pumps. Pressure reducing stations, valves and fittings. Installs, maintains, and repairs steam heating systems and components such as radiators, air valves, safety valves, steam traps, vacuum pumps, condensate pumps, heat exchangers, steam coils and system piping components, etc. Installs, repairs and maintains various steam utilizing equipment (dishwashers, laundry equipment, dietetics cooking, bed pan sterilizers, humidifiers, etc.) Installs, maintains and repairs new and existing utility systems (sewerage, storm drain, on and gas distribution systems, sprinkler and fire extinguishing systems, residential gas/oil fired heating systems, medical air-oxygen and vacuum systems) and building service equipment (assorted plumbing fixtures, water closets, tubs, showers, sinks, commercial grade dietetics equipment).
Electrical - Troubleshoots repair and replaces switches, fuses, outlets, motors, light fixtures, building service equipment, streetlights, operational controls, and wiring systems (up to 480-volt single and three-phase systems). Assists in installation/renovation projects and equipment installation of replacement projects.
The incumbent completes other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday-Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm, Monday - Friday 4:00pm-12:00am, Monday-Friday 12:00am-8:00am, Saturday-Wednesday 7:30am-4:00pm, Saturday-Wednesday 4:00pm-12:00am, and Saturday-Wednesday 12:00am-8:00am
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD221930
Physical Requirements: Must be able to work above shoulder height up to 75% of the time. Painters frequently lift, carry, and set up materials and equipment that weigh up to 5 kilograms (10 pounds). Occasionally, they may handle materials and equipment that weigh 18 kilograms (40 pounds) and over. Plastering in this position requires continual standing, walking, climbing, bending, stooping, and occasional heavy lifting of up to 45 kilograms (100 pounds) while carrying mortar, scaffolds, ladders, and other materials.
Working Conditions: All employees are required to use all the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure work is completed safely and in compliance with all OSHA and VA laws, regulations, and requirements. PPE includes but is not limited to: Work confidently and frequently from ladders, scaffolds, and aerial lifts in all types of weather. Work in spaces under construction with no climate control, poor ventilation, and temperature extremes both hot & cold, inside, and out in different types of weather. He/she will also work in mechanical rooms, crawl spaces and attics where awkward positions.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
COVID-19 Pandemic Expanded Telework Program - Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
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.
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 004) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).