Hospital Construction Mechanic - Maintenance Pro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in the In-House Construction Shop at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. You will perform journey-level construction, installation, modification and repair across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and flooring systems.

You will work independently to maintain and improve buildings and critical hospital areas, ensuring safety, functionality and compliance with codes and VA standards.

Qualifications

• Standards for interpreting instructions and specifications.
• Hands-on technical practices across trades.
• Experience using and maintaining shop tools and equipment.

Responsibilities

• As a Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew) perform skilled duties across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and flooring.
• Build and install walls, partitions, doors, and related structures.
• Read blueprints; install drywall, ceilings, tiles, and access panels.
• Construct concrete forms, scaffolds, temporary walls, and protective barriers.
• Install hardware and fixtures for sensitive areas (labs, clean rooms, ORs).
• Maintain clean and organized work areas; prepare surfaces and materials.
• Finish flooring: remove old flooring and install new surfaces.
• Paint: prepare surfaces and apply paint to walls, ceilings and masonry.
• Perform plumbing/pip fittings: install/repair piping, read blueprints for pitch and elevation.
• Install fixtures, heaters, pumps, valves and medical equipment; perform drain cleaning.
• Troubleshoot HVAC (air handlers, VAVs, coils, thermostats) and electrical systems; follow safety protocols.

Skills

Interpret Instructions

Technical Practices

Tools & Equipment

Supervision level

Volunteer experience

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic in the In-House Construction Shop at the Kansas City VA Medical Center. You will perform journey-level construction, installation, modification and repair across carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting and flooring systems.

You will work independently to maintain and improve buildings and critical hospital areas, ensuring safety, functionality and compliance with codes and VA standards.