Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Hampton, VA seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to maintain HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and industrial systems across shifts. The role involves refrigerant handling, emergency repairs, and routine preventative maintenance on medical gas and related equipment.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting, repair, and install tasks, with crane-like access tools and ladders. A valid state driver’s license is required, and the work schedule may include alternate shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and industrial equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety and compliance practices for facility systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair and service HVAC, electrical, plumbing and pipefitting systems and industrial equipment.
• Reclaim refrigerant and comply with EPA regulations for refrigerants.
• Test, troubleshoot and repair electrical distribution systems for emergency and normal power.
• Install, troubleshoot and repair plumbing and piping systems.
• Trace and locate leaks in pipelines and systems for repair.
• Maintain medical gas systems and components and related equipment.
• Support food service equipment maintenance including ovens and fryers.
• Hold a valid state driver’s license for routine duties.
• Work schedule typically Monday–Friday or equivalent.
• Perform work from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms as required.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Electrical systems

Plumbing and pipefitting

Troubleshooting

Equipment repair

Blueprint reading

Job description

Summary

The primary purpose of the position is to maintain mechanical - electrical plumbing - industrial equipment and piping systems. Maintenance Mechanics are assigned to various shifts - are subject to callback and often respond to emergent requests for work.

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: Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Operation of Equipment/Machinery Troubleshooting 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

• Duties include but are not limited to: Repair and service HVAC systems - electrical systems - plumbing and pipefitting systems - and industrial equipment
• Reclaim refrigerant and comply with EPA regulations specific to refrigerant gases
• Test - troubleshoot - and repair of electrical distribution systems and equipment for emergency and normal power sources
• Install - troubleshoot - and repair of plumbing and piping systems
• Trace and troubleshoot pipelines - systems - and equipment to locate and repair leaks and trouble spots
• Install - test - troubleshoot - repair - overhaul - disassembly - assembly and provide preventative maintenance of medical gas systems and components (air/oxygen/vacuum) - air compressors - vacuum and air pumps - compressors
• food service equipment such as commercial cooking and reheating equipment - ovens - ranges - broilers - deep fat fryers - ice machines - etc
• The position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• 7:30am - 4:30pm or Tuesday - Saturday
• 12:00am - 8:30am Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD02825A and PD590-02825A Physical Requirements: The incumbent works from ladders - scaffolding and hydraulic platforms
• He/she often works in portions of the utility systems requiring attention that are 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
• Note: Must be able to operate a government motor vehicle for regular duties and transporting equipment.