Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, AR. The role involves upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures and utilities, performing carpentry, electrical and mechanical tasks as part of Engineering Service.

Expect varied duties including painting, structural repair, system installation and roof work, with exposure to construction hazards and outdoor work in a hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform maintenance work in building systems.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions and specifications.
• Familiarity with use of hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Paint and refinish furniture and fixtures.
• Construct and repair structural items like frames, walls, and trim.
• Install, modify, and repair utility distribution systems (water, gas, sewage).
• Repair roofs and repair sheathing and joints.
• Work schedule typically 7:00am–3:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Skills

Painting refinishing

carpentry

Blueprint reading

Tools and equipment use

Tools

OSHA safety practices

Electrical/mechanical repair

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks - Fayetteville - AR. This position performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings - grounds and related structures - fixtures - and utilities. Under the supervision of Engineering Service Leadership - the Maintenance Mechanic performs carpentry - electrical - mechanical and other duties in the maintenance and repair for various areas and serves as a team member of Engineering Service.

This position is located at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks - Fayetteville - AR. This position performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings - grounds and related structures - fixtures - and utilities. Under the supervision of Engineering Service Leadership - the Maintenance Mechanic performs carpentry - electrical - mechanical and other duties in the maintenance and repair for various areas and serves as a team member of Engineering Service.

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: You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Without more than normal supervision Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Technical Practices Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Materials 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

• Major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Painting and refinishing furniture - wood and metal - such as desks - cabinets - chairs - operating rooms and laundry equipment
• Constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames - rafters - walls - staircases - door and window frames - interior and exterior trim - miscellaneous items such as workbenches - counter tops - bookcases - etc
• Installing - modifying and repairing new and existing - utility - supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage - water - oil and gas distribution systems - water closets - tubs - fire sprinkler systems and showers
• Installing new roofs - including metal flushing gutters and other roofing accessories - and repair or replace sheathing - boards - beams and joints
• Performing other related duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: Monday to Friday - 07:00am -3:30 pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency)
• Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD03109A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized Physical Effort The person works from ladders - scaffolding and hydraulic platforms
• The person often works in portions of the utility systems requiring attention that is cramped - dirty and hard-to-reach locations
• The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping - bending - kneeling - climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions
• The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools - equipment - ladders - scaffolding - parts and supplies up to 50 pounds
• Occasionally - the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 50 pounds
• Working Conditions Exposed to a full array of weather conditions
• Subject to danger of falling when working from ladders or hydraulic lifts
• Exposed to dust/dirt while mixing mortar and handling materials
• Work is performed in all areas of the hospital environment - inside and outside
• Work is often dirty - dusty and greasy
• The incumbent is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools - falling from scaffolds and ladders - temperature extremes - noise - and bad weather conditions
• The incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts - bruises - scratches - broken bones - and burns
• The individual is subject to asbestos exposure and chemicals which can cause burns or irritation to the skin
• Some duties may require the person to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable.