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Maintenance Mechanic

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
Veterans Health Administration - Engineering Service
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Summary

The Construction Crew Maintenance Worker will be working with the in-house construction projects, or as directed. The Construction Crew Worker may also be detailed to other shops as necessary.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
09/11/2025 to 09/24/2025
Salary
$37.13 to - $43.25 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
San Francisco, CA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
9
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
CBSW-12797868-25-JR
Control number
845729600

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Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

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Major Duties:

  • Completes assigned projects and initial layout to final assembly or installation.
  • Will be assigned to construction/demolition, alteration, and repair of buildings and their appearances.
  • Requires the knowledge and skills to determine the kind and type of materials and tools that are needed to complete the assignment.
  • Ability to cut out openings in walls doors, plaster ceilings, etc. to let in door frames, view lights, access panels, and assisting plumbers, in plumbing, electrical workers, mechanics, duct work, ventilation work, etc.
  • Must be able to safely operate saber saws, table saws, radial arm saw, portable circular saws, jointers, surface planer, hammer drills, impact hammers, routers, chop saws, drill press, grinders, belt sanders, band saw etc. and be able to use hand tool for their intended purpose, and to clean and maintain equipment and tools in good working order.
  • Skill in matching, tinting, toning to be painted or covered application of primers, finishing coats, and wall coverings.

Work Schedule: Various Shifts
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD090230
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

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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
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period
  • Subject to background/security investigation
  • Pre-employment physical required
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/24/2025.

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)
  • Materials
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Technical Practices
  • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment


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: Requires moderate to strenuous effort and long periods of walking, standi4, climbing, bending, and crouching. Occasionally works from ladders, scaffolds and platforrils, and may perform strenuous work. This requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, knel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries tools and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, and is occasionally required to handle items that weigh more with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.

Working Conditions:
A. Works in areas on equipment requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, facemasks; respirators (negative pressure or, poser air purifying types, etc.). Occasionally works in areas and on equipment that may result in expose to airborne asbestos fibers (PPE) will be provided and required to be worn.
B. The work is performed both inside and outside. Incumbent may be required to make repairs and installation in bad weather, in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet; manholes of 30 feet deep, and occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. Incumbent are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises and occasionally work in areas requiring the use of respirators.
C .Some assignments will require the fabrication or repairs of cabinets, furniture, book, cases, desks, or special applications for patient care or research. The incumbent will need to know the special needs and requirements of the assignment and have a better judgment in its serviceability once constructed.
D. May be required to make roof repairs using various types of materials and methods, including chalking compounds, latex and cold patch. Install( and make repairs to door and doorframes, mortise out stiles for hinges placement, instill' and repair door closures, panic hardware, view lights, doorstops, kick plates, weather stripping, etc. Install or repair ceiling tiles, bulletin boards, bathroom fixtures, windows replacement of glass and hardware, cove base cabinets: wall and base, hangers for medical equipment, blackout shade, window shades, ceramic tile, crash rails and hand rails, mirrors, pictures, etc. Incumbent shall be required to complete asbestos removal and disposal.
E. 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, glue 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 14dders. They are subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. The Construction Crew Worker 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.

Education

N/A

Additional information

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

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