Maintenance Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration; Leavenworth (KS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration seeks a Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749, to perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and related trades. Read blueprints, schematics, and manuals; plan, prioritize, and complete tasks with minimal supervision using hand and power tools.

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm. Applicants must meet federal requirements, complete onboarding, and be able to work indoors

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating ability to perform maintenance work across multiple trades.
• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform duties.
• Qualified applicants evaluated by standard federal criteria.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment.
• Diagnose malfunctions in electrical, HVAC, plumbing and other facility systems.
• Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics and work orders to complete tasks.
• Plan and complete preventive and corrective maintenance with minimal supervision.

Skills

Ability to Do the Work of the Position

Interpret Instructions

Measuring Instruments

Technical Practices

Tools

Hand Tools

Power Tools

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749, series includes positions that perform a variety of tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

Major Duties

• Major Duties include, but are not limited to: Perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment in accordance with established requirements. Diagnose malfunctions in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other facility equipment and systems to determine necessary corrective action. Repair HVAC equipment and systems by replacing, repairing, or adjusting motors, belts, bearings, controls, and related mechanical or electrical components. Independently plan, prioritize, and complete preventive and corrective maintenance assignments with minimal supervision. Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, work orders, technical manuals, and other instructions to complete maintenance assignments. Apply specifications, drawings, technical instructions, and applicable requirements when installing, repairing, or modifying facility equipment and systems. Select, operate, and maintain hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and specialized maintenance equipment required to complete assigned work. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD726270 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2026.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:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The work requires frequent handling of objects weighing up to 45 pounds and occasional carrying of objects weighing 45 pounds or more for considerable distances. The incumbent is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work for sustained periods in cramped positions over and under machinery. Work is usually performed indoors in adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated areas. Floor and deck surfaces may be uneven, oily, or slippery. The incumbent is frequently exposed to moving objects, sharp edges, noise, vibration, dirt, grease, and dampness and may occasionally work from ladders or staging. Protective equipment such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, and safety glasses is required as appropriate.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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