Maintenance Mechanic

VA Detroit; Livermore (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare services is seeking a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic in Livermore, CA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining a variety of complex equipment and ensuring safety compliance. Experience in handling mechanical and electrical systems is required, along with a valid driver’s license and a strong work ethic.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience indicating ability to perform duties.
• Must possess a current California state driver's license.
• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on a wide variety of equipment, including electrical and mechanical systems.
• Conduct preventive maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Interpret Instructions

Use and Maintain Tools

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Summary

The Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic works from written, electronic, and verbal communication as assigned. May perform assignments, which include simultaneous and continuous work, without detailed instructions. Uses standard prescribed procedures, methods, tools, and equipment common to the trade to complete assignments.

Summary

The Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic works from written, electronic, and verbal communication as assigned. May perform assignments, which include simultaneous and continuous work, without detailed instructions. Uses standard prescribed procedures, methods, tools, and equipment common to the trade to complete assignments.

Help Help

Duties

Major Duties And Responsibilities Include, But Not Limited To

• Tests, inspects, maintains, overhauls, modifies, repairs, aligns, calibrates, installs and is considered a subject matter expert for a wide variety of equipment and individual devices or systems of widely varying complexity. The major areas are electrical, mechanical, dietetic equipment of all types, laundry equipment, dishwashing equipment and major appliances of all types.
• Repairs, re-builds and installs a large variety of equipment to include, but not limited to, pumps, glass washers, mechanical scales, dietetic equipment, ranges (both gas and electric) grills, electric lowerators, blenders, knife sharpeners, folders, carts, conveyors, meat slicers, vegetable cutters, air compressors, washing machines, dyers, dishwashers, dish machines, vacuum cleaners, floor machines, buffers, re-therm equipment, microwave ovens, standard ovens, commercial ovens, imprinting machines, emergency lighting, wall fans, hot carts steam tables, steam kettles, food conveyors, food slicers, can openers, toasters, mixers, food service carts and shelving, and electrical safety checks per our policy.
• Performs preventive maintenance on all equipment as assigned. This will include all affected equipment, such as whirlpool baths, surgery lights, cart washers, clothes washers and dryers, emergency lighting systems, exit signs, etc. Also included will be preventive maintenance of other equipment under Engineering Service jurisdiction. Items may include, but are not limited to, filter checks and changes of all air handling systems in all buildings, all drive belts on blowers, compressors, pumps, exhaust fans, etc., operational checks of equipment and/or systems, and greasing, oiling or adjusting equipment as needed. The incumbent of this position is assigned in the Plumbing and Machine Shop.
  
  

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD6413-A

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Help Help

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• 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 dentification 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)
  
  

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/23/2025.

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
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision
  
  

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: Must have and maintain a current California state driver's license issued by the state of California DMV.

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: Work requires good coordination and good physical condition. Required to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl, and work in uncomfortable positions and to pull, push, reach over the shoulder, and lift supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Must have rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, good hearing, depth perception, and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Glasses are permitted.

Working Conditions: Work is both outside and inside in areas of medium to excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness, or chilling areas that have intermittent noise, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, oils, with exposure to electrical wires and energy. Areas may be slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in equipment rooms, tunnels, crawl spaces, penthouse, overhead catwalks, scaffolding, and/or in tight areas, such as manholes and electrical equipment closets.

Work sites vary and incumbent can be assigned to the other stations when needed (locations are: Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Livermore, as well as occasional work at the many clinics in our health care system).

Work may also entail rotating shifts: five (5) days on and two (2) days off. These shifts are necessary to have weekend coverage and to accomplish work that cannot be done during the regular workweek.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

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.

Read more

• Help Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Help Help

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume
  
  

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Other (1)
• PCS Orders
• Professional Certification
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  
  

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at VA Detroit by 2x

Get notified about new Maintenance Mechanic jobs in Livermore, CA.

Maintenance Mechanic - New Grad Opportunity

Pool Maintenance Technician - Aquatics ($19.01/hour - $25.65/hour)

Entry Level Preventive Maintenance Technician

Santa Clara, CA $50,000.00-$60,000.00 1 month ago

Fremont, CA $15,000.00-$250,000.00 1 week ago

Maintenance Mechanic w/Injection Mold exp.

Maintenance Mechanic (Journeyperson) 1st Shift

Industrial Maintenance Mechanic - Antioch, CA

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.