Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic in Biloxi, MS, to maintain and repair kitchen, laundry, and related equipment within the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System.

The role requires hands-on work with mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems and a strong emphasis on safety. Responsibilities include installing components, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing issues, reading blueprints, and fabricating parts as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair of industrial laundry and related equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and technical manuals.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman level maintenance and repair on general mechanics electrical/electronics for laundry equipment.
• Install components such as motors, capacitors, fuses, and wiring; replace faulty parts.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on industrial laundry equipment (lint collectors, presses, feeders).
• Inspect equipment for safe operation and perform major/minor repairs as needed.
• Read blueprints and manuals to troubleshoot and repair mechanical systems.
• Fabricate parts as needed and perform welding or cutting when required.

Job description

Summary

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.

Qualifications

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.

Duties

• Works as a journeyman level in general mechanics electrical/electronics for textile care and/or industrial laundry equipment
• Installs motors - capacitors - fuses - replaces faulty wiring - magnetic float assemblies - and some electronic components
• Completes preventive maintenance on industrial laundry equipment such as lint collectors - garment presses - automatic spreader feeders - etc
• Maintains and inspects different types of equipment - particular attention to those requiring grease - oil - lubricants - and adjustments
• Perform repairs both major and minor - diagnosing trouble and making necessary repairs/adjustments on industrial laundry equipment
• Works on and knowledgeable with tunnel washers - extractor - piece folders spreaders - etc
• Inspects equipment on a daily basis to determine safe working conditions
• Repairs and adjusts air compressors - industrial laundry equipment - industrial dryers - overhead rail systems - and CBW tunnel systems
• Maintains - installs & repairs various types textile and/or industrial laundry equipment
• Works on building service equipment and large industrial type equipment
• Reads and uses blueprints for electric troubleshooting
• Interprets and reads manufacturer's literature and perform various repairs on mechanical equipment
• Plans and lays out work using blueprints - sketches - drawings - technical bulletins - & other specifications
• Interprets technical manuals and troubleshooting comprehension
• Applies judgment in the selection of tools and accepted trade practices to troubleshoot and make repairs to industrial laundry equipment
• Performs specific jobs by written and oral work orders
• Uses various types of test equipment
• Familiar and knowledgeable of VA regulations - OSHA Safety regulations - and NFPA
• Fabricates various types of parts required to accomplish repairs on equipment - which is no longer serviced by manufacturer
• Completes fabrication using welding - cutting - griding - and other means to accomplish required repairs
• Work Schedule: Full-Time - Monday through Friday - 3:30PM - 12:00AM - subject to change based upon facility needs
• Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD03442A Physical Requirements: The work involves/requires push - pull - reach - walks - stand - crawl - keel - bend - and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time and uncomfortable positions
• Including times may be under machinery of all types for asustained period of time: - Work under great physical demands - such as lifting weight in excess of fifty pounds - pushing - pulling - kneeling - crawl - climbing - and standing for extreme time periods.- Leg - arm - and back muscles are used extensively.- Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 45 pounds and occasionally over for considerable distance
• - Occasionally handles items weighting up to 100+ pounds.- Work from ladders - scaffolding - platforms - and mechanical lifts
• Working Conditions: - Some hazards are involved when working around gas-fired equipment - as there is a danger of explosion
• - When working with high-pressure steam and air operated equipment there is a danger from heat and pressure.- Required to work both inside and outside under extreme temperatures - in cramped spaces - on roofs - under buildings and in attics
• - Most of the work is indoor areas that are adequately lighted - ventilated - and heated
• Such places are in the kitchen - laundry and service rooms where the temperature is high in summer and low in winter
• Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven - oily - and slippery
• - They are frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises - and to noise and vibration from machines
• - Occasionally they climb and work from ladders and staging's exposing the repairers to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling
• Dirt - grease - and dampness are frequently encountered
• - Aware of all job specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hard hats - safety shoes - etc
• - Inform leader/supervisor of any unusual health hazards encountered for guidance - as necessary.