Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The incumbent performs routine maintenance and repairs to facilities, structures, equipment and related fixtures primarily at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical center in Charleston, SC. May occasionally be required to perform work at our Myrtle Beach CBOC and other locations as needed.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/07/2026. The work includes standing for long periods and lifting up to 50 pounds, with exposure to

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance and repairs to facilities, structures, equipment and related fixtures at Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in Charleston, SC.
• May occasionally perform work at Myrtle Beach CBOC and other locations as needed.
• Physical requirements: standing for long periods, climbing ladders/scaffolding, reaching, lifting up to 50 pounds, and working outside in varying temperatures.

Job description

The incumbent performs routine maintenance and repairs to facilities, structures, equipment and related fixtures primarily at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical center in Charleston, SC. May occasionally be required to perform work at our Myrtle Beach CBOC and other locations as needed.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/07/2026.

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 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
• Technical Practices
• 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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work requires prolonged standing, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, working in cramped awkward positions while installing items; reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools; lifting, pushing and pulling objects of varying weights up to 20 pounds and less often, up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts or moves with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Also requires working outside in low and high temperatures with frequent breaks.