Frontline Facilities Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform the full range of building maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation work.

The role supports patient care, clinical, administrative, and support operations within the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Responsibilities include carpentry, piping, electrical and HVAC tasks, preventive maintenance, and emergency responses.

Qualifications

• Experience performing structural and finish carpentry and repairs.
• Install and repair piping and HVAC systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical instructions.
• Work with limited supervision and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lay out, fabricate, repair, and install structural and finish carpentry.
• Construct and repair partitions, walls, doors, frames, windows, cabinets, shelving, and stairs.
• Install, alter, repair, and maintain plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems.
• Maintain and repair standby power systems and related controls.
• Inspect and preserve medical gas, vacuum systems, and fire protection equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to facility emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance

Carpentry

Electrical

HVAC

Piping

Blueprint reading

Safety procedures

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform the full range of building maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation work.

The role supports patient care, clinical, administrative, and support operations within the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Responsibilities include carpentry, piping, electrical and HVAC tasks, preventive maintenance, and emergency responses.