Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs – Eastern Colorado Health Care System in Aurora, CO, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform upkeep of buildings, grounds and utilities. The role spans multiple trades including painter, plumber, carpenter, pipefitter, electrical repair, and plaster.

The responsibilities include diagnosing malfunctions, repairing or replacing components, and coordinating with other trades to ensure safe, reliable facilities.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties.
• Qualifications are evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Work in at least two trades: painter, plumber, carpenter, pipefitter, electrical repair, plaster.
• Ability to read and interpret basic instructions and specifications.
• Work may be performed with minimal supervision in a healthcare facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures and utilities.
• Install, repair, or replace components across multiple trades.
• Diagnose malfunctions and coordinate with other trades to ensure safety and reliability.

Job description

This position is located within the Facilities Management Service (FMS) section of the Eastern Colorado Health Care System (ECHCS) in Aurora, Colorado. The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of tasks involved in the up keep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. The duties are performed within at least two of the following trades: painter, plumber, carpenter, pipefitter, electrical equipment repair, and plaster. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2026.

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:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

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.