Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs - Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic. The incumbent will perform a wide variety of tasks related to installation, maintenance, and repair of building service equipment and non-invasive medical equipment.

Qualifications emphasize interpreting instructions/specifications (blueprints), knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, materials, technical practices, and use of tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading).
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair.
• Materials knowledge related to maintenance.
• Technical Practices required for maintenance tasks.
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance, installation, and repair of building service equipment and non-invasive medical equipment.
• Adhere to qualification standards and position requirements as per the vacancy.

Skills

Interpret Instructions, Specifications

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Inst

Materials

Technical Practices

Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Job description

The incumbent serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in the Mechanical Systems section of the Engineering Service at the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, GA. Duties involve a wide variety of tasks related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of building service equipment and non-invasive medical equipment.

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

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 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:

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Materials
• 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.