Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Maintenance Mechanic Helper in the Engineering -WJBD Veterans Hospital setting.

The incumbent will assist with basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, equipment inventory and operations, installations, and general labor tasks under supervision. Responsibilities include following directions, using tools and equipment safely, and performing duties with attention to quality and physical demands as described in the job announcement.

Qualifications

• Experience showing ability to perform equipment installation and repair.
• Evidence of training or experience to perform the duties described.
• Ability to read instructions and blueprints and use tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic carpentry, plumbing and painting tasks as directed.
• Assist in equipment inventory, operation, installations and laborer duties.
• Support maintenance activities with use of tools and equipment with supervision.

Skills

Equipment Assembly - Installation - 3-

Interpret Instructions - Specs

Blueprint Reading

Job description

Summary

The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Helper under the general supervision of the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic in the General Support Shop - with second level direction provided by the Maintenance Control Manager. Serving as a Maintenance Mechanic Helper in the Engineering -WJBD Veterans Hospital - the incumbent will assist in a variety of helper tasks primarily involving basic carpentry - plumbing - painting - equipment inventory and operations - installations - and laborer.

Summary

The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Helper under the general supervision of the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic in the General Support Shop - with second level direction provided by the Maintenance Control Manager. Serving as a Maintenance Mechanic Helper in the Engineering -WJBD Veterans Hospital - the incumbent will assist in a variety of helper tasks primarily involving basic carpentry - plumbing - painting - equipment inventory and operations - installations - and laborer.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 09/22/2026 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 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. Physical Requirements: Incumbent will often be required to make repairs that will demand great physical efforts to lift - pull - and push. Work involves very heavy physical effort - frequent lifting - running power mowers on grades or pushing heavy wheelbarrow loads of cement. They will be subjected to working from ladders - climbing - crawling - bending - standing - crouching - and stooping for extended periods of time. Incumbent must use; move - and control heavy equipment - carry and set up ladders and scaffolding - and work from ladders and scaffold. Frequently - the incumbent will lift objects weighing over 40 pounds - and occasionally - with assistance - lift objects over 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The incumbent work is performed inside or outside under various conditions of weather - temperature - and humidity. Incumbent may occasionally be exposed to extreme heat or cold. Sometimes works in noisy - damp - or dirty areas. Frequent