Lead Maintenance Mechanic – Facilities & Systems

industrial maintenance jobs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader to supervise a crew of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and general repair mechanics. You will plan daily work, assign tasks, and ensure quality and safety in mechanical systems critical to patient care and life safety.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance, coordinating with engineering staff, tracking work orders, and providing on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform mechanical maintenance tasks and lead others.
• Applicants are evaluated using the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• A screening-out element assesses minimal qualifications before further rating.
• Volunteer work may count towards qualifying experience as allowed by federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, and coordinate daily work for a mechanical maintenance team.
• Oversee plumbing, pipefitting, welding, steam, and heating system tasks.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and VA policy compliance in all work.
• Maintain records, paperwork, and preventive maintenance logs.

Skills

Lead or supervise

Tools & equipment

Equipment installation

Materials knowledge

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader to supervise a crew of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and general repair mechanics. You will plan daily work, assign tasks, and ensure quality and safety in mechanical systems critical to patient care and life safety.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance, coordinating with engineering staff, tracking work orders, and providing on‑the‑job training.