Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to service mechanical, electrical, plumbing, industrial equipment and piping systems across facilities. Positions on various shifts, with callback duties and responsiveness to emergent requests.

Applicants must meet qualification standards; training or experience must demonstrate ability to perform the duties. The process uses OPM Federal Wage System standards and notes that a full year typically equals 35-40

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the duties.
• Must meet minimum qualification requirements by closing date.
• Experience may include volunteer work; credit will be given.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and piping systems.
• Respond to emergent maintenance requests and callbacks.
• Operate and troubleshoot equipment and machinery.

Job description

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.

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.