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The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements in support of the Nutrition and Food Service Department as established by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman, Chief of Maintenance & Operations, or Chief, Facilities Management Service, under the direct supervision of the HVAC Shop Supervisor. Work is assigned on a long-term, as well as on a day-to-day basis.
06/05/2025 to 06/13/2025
$31.90 - $37.18 per hour
WG 10
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Full-time
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CBSR-12741863-25-TW
838164000
ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
A Maintenance Mechanic performs the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and various repair tasks throughout the medical center, including the trades of refrigeration, kitchen equipment repair, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. These overall duties should be at or near a journeymen level ability. Assigned tasks are generally not as technical as major repairs and installations as required by an employee classified in an individual trade.
Mechanical: (55%)
Inspects, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, assembles, and repairs various types of mechanical devices including but not limited to, appliances, kitchen equipment, server lines, food processing equipment, pumps, ventilation equipment, heat transfer and condensing units, and various mechanical control devices. Must be able to use and interpret mechanical drawings and parts diagrams from manufacturers and suppliers. Must also be able to understand and work with different types of equipment and tools to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment properly and safely to manufacturer specifications.
Electrical Equipment Repairing (35%)
Troubleshoots and repairs various types of electromechanical devices. Examples include but are not limited to, electric ovens, dish washers, Retherm modules food preparation equipment, motor starters, switches, electrical solenoids, light bulbs, ballasts, and wall receptacles. Be able to read simple electrical diagrams in aid to help troubleshoot and repair equipment. Be able to understand and work safely with different voltages of electricity (24v,120v, 240v, and 480v) Must be able to use and interpret readings from various electrical measuring instruments such as amp-probes,
multimeters, megohmmeters technical specifications, schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings in planning and laying out, and completing the installation, modification, and repair of various electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls.
Plumbing: (10%)
Performs plumbing tasks, such as replacing or repairing faucets, ballcocks, valves, diaphragms, clears clogged traps, drains, lines. Replaces defective pipes that are exposed such as on condensate drains, fittings, and connections.
Performs other duties that are assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD025060
Physical Requirements: Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment or components from ladders, platforms, and scaffolding and in cramped or hard to reach areas. This can require walking long distances, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, and climbing in
uncomfortable or tiring positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment that weigh up to 10 pounds. The incumbent occasionally may handle materials and equipment that weighs more than 50 lbs.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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.
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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/13/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12741863.
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