Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Houston is seeking a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic in the Facilities Management Service Line, Maintenance & Operations, Mechanical & Air Conditioning Shop. The role requires skilled work across electrical, mechanical, plumbing and air conditioning systems to keep facilities safe and functional.

Candidates must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality; the position follows federal standards for qualification and emphasizes

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties described.
• Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventive maintenance and repair services for electrical, mechanical, plumbing and air conditioning systems.

Skills

Electrical

Mechanical

Plumbing

Air conditioning

Job description

This is an independent Journeymen Maintenance Mechanic in the Facilities Management Service Line (FMSL), Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section, Mechanical & Air Conditioning Shop. Must be be skilled in electrical, mechanical, plumbing and air conditioning to provide preventive maintenance and repair services.

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 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:

• Technical Practices
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret instructions, specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments

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.