Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Grand Junction, CO seeks a journeyman Maintenance Mechanic to apply a broad knowledge of tools in repairing, installing and maintaining plumbing, HVAC and other building systems on campus.

The incumbent will determine methods and materials, operate heavy equipment and power tools, and perform preventive maintenance, carpentry and metalwork as needed for the Medical Center.

Qualifications

• Skilled journeyman level maintenance mechanic with broad tool knowledge.
• Ability to determine methods, techniques, devices, and materials for various maintenance tasks.
• Experience with plumbing, electronics, HVAC and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Layout and construct concrete structures at journeyman level.
• Operate power tools and heavy equipment safely.
• Repair, replace and install building hardware, flooring, ceilings and finishes.
• Perform preventive maintenance on building systems and equipment.

Skills

Journeyman level

HVAC awareness

Electrical basics

Metalworking

Tools

Trowel machine

Concrete vibrators

Jack hammers

Mixers

Masonry saws

Job description

• Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The incumbent in this position shall be a skilled journeymen level Maintenance Mechanic with a wide knowledge of tools and their proper use. They determine the methods, techniques, devices and materials to use in a variety of maintenance functions, from minor repairs to installation of new equipment, maintaining plumbing, electronics, HVAC and other systems as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Major Duties: Incumbent determines the layout, measurements, materials, and tools required to construct concrete structures (walls, slabs, footers, forms, etc.) at a journeyman level. Must be knowledgeable at a journeyman level to operate power tools such as gasoline powered trowel machine, concrete vibrators, jack hammers, mixers, masonry saws, and hand tools such as floats, trowels, screeds, shovels, rakes, chisels, and Georgia buggies.

Incumbent must be able to operate heavy equipment such as a backhoe. Incumbent must also be knowledgeable in formulas which calculate and determine various strengths and grades of concrete as well as be able to grout and Parge coat walls and other surfaces. Incumbent assembles, constructs, reconstructs, and repairs metal furniture, shelving and other items pertaining to metal work as well as welding on carbon steel pipes (Arc and MIG) and fabrication of various items.

Incumbent repairs and replaces all parts of bedside stands and cabinets and hospital equipment of various kinds. Incumbent must be able to operate various pieces of equipment, horizontal and vertical milling machine, lathes, power and hand drill presses, power band, cut off saws, power planes, and welders.

Incumbent performs preventive maintenance and repairs, installs or replaces building service hardware, floor coverings, vinyl and ceramic tile (wall and floor), roofs, windows, doors and frames, Formica and molding, ceiling tile, suspended ceilings, metal studs, etc. on existing buildings and structures.

Repairs, installs, replaces, assembles or disassembles cabinetry, furniture (both wood and metal), repairs lockers and shelving, relocates and/or removes walls, doors, ceilings, etc., as required for alterations or renovation needs of the Medical Center. Incumbent must have the ability to install and repair dry wall and use various spray machines. Incumbent determines the methods, techniques, devices and materials for surface finishes to be prepared or repaired.

Incumbent prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice, and paper, steel wool, filling shaping and leveling with synthetic resins. Incumbent prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing in various additives. Incumbent applies coating material with any of the accepted trade devices, including those designed to give special effects; _for example, brushes, rollers, spray guns, texture brushes, and dry walling.

Coating material to include, drywall compound, primers, latex and oil base paint, and lacquer paints. Incumbent is responsible to see that the coating finishes meet, match, texture, decorative, thickness and level requirements. Incumbent must have proper knowledge of coating materials, methods, devices, and techniques; and how they are used to get a variety of finish results on various kinds of surfaces. Incumbent in this position shall do interior and exterior painting.

Must know how to mix paint and match colors as well as type of paint to use for specific applications i.e. enamel for metal or latex for wood. In accomplishing work will set up scaffolds, ladders, remove old paint, fill cracks, and apply new maintenance coatings.

Incumbent in this position shall modify, repair, troubleshoot, utility, supply and disposal systems, including equipment such as water closets, tubs, showers, fire sprinkler systems, and any other equipment involved in sewage, gas, water and oil distribution systems.

Incumbent in this position shall be skilled in any of the accepted trade methods and practices for figuring pipe, joint, and valve sizes needed to support pressures of systems, aligning piping, valves, fittings and joints for a proper match, and installing proper braces and supports to control movement and vibration, and allow for contraction and expansion.

Incumbent in this position shall have a working knowledge of electricity and electrical distribution systems which will allow him to perform basic electrical repair i.e. change out fluorescent ballast and bulbs as well as voltage testing for trouble shooting. Incumbent must keep tools in the proper working condition; clean and sharp and in the proper working condition; clean and sharp and in first-rate working order.

Incumbent in this position shall be responsible for requisition of materials, tools and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties. Incumbent is responsible for planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am - 4:30pm with option of Flexible Hours Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD10402A

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $30.94 – $36.1/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-19.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.

Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government · Retrieved 2026-11-11 · Not affiliated with or endorsed by OPM or USAJOBS.gov