Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service, General Mechanics Section in Biloxi, MS, is seeking a maintenance technician to perform maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance of equipment located in kitchen, canteen, bakery, industrial laundry, washers/dryers, and some medical devices.

The ideal candidate will have experience interpreting instructions and specifications, using appropriate tools, and reading blueprints.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated training or experience showing ability to perform the duties.
• Experience in equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications and read blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, repair and preventive maintenance of kitchen, canteen, bakery, and industrial laundry equipment.
• Maintain washer/dryers and some types of medical equipment as assigned.
• Work within the Engineering Service in Biloxi, MS with adherence to safety and quality standards.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Repair work

Blueprint reading

Tools and measurement

Job description

This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration, South Central Veterans Health Care Network, Veterans, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service, General Mechanics Section, Biloxi, MS. The primary reason for this position is to provide maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance of equipment and machinery located in the kitchen, canteen, bakery, industrial laundry equipment including washer/dryers, and some types of 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 the 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
• 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.