Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform improvements to the physical plant, structures, exterior sites and utility systems through a variety of construction projects.

The role requires evidence of training or experience demonstrating ability to do the work, with evaluation under the Federal Wage System standards. Applicants should show detailed descriptions of duties on the resume.

Qualifications

• Experience or training showing ability to perform maintenance on physical plant and structures.
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications and blueprints.
• Knowledge of materials, technical practices, and use and maintenance of tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform improvements to the physical plant, building structures, exterior sites and utility systems.
• Contribute to construction projects with various trades organized by crew needs.
• Work under varying supervision while applying safety practices and proper tool use.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Equipment Installation

Electrical Troubleshooting

Welding/Metalworking

Safety Compliance

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

The primary function of the Maintenance Mechanic is to accomplish improvements to the physical plant, building structures, exterior sites and/or utility systems through a variety of construction projects involving all types of construction trades organized into work groups, or crews, of varying make-up based on the specific needs of each assigned construction project.

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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• 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.