Maintenance Mechanic

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Martinsburg (WV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a maintenance technician to support the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. The role involves maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on building service systems and equipment, including plumbing, steam piping, laundry, and commercial kitchen systems.

Applicants must demonstrate training or experience sufficient to perform the duties and be evaluated under the Federal Wage System standards.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the work.
• Applicants will be rated per Federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections and repairs on building service systems and equipment.
• Maintain plumbing, steam piping, laundry, and commercial kitchen systems.
• Ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently to support Martinsburg VA Medical Center operations.

Skills

Knowledge of Equipment Installation/RC

Technical Practices

Interpret Instructions/Specifications

Job description

Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on building service systems and equipment, including plumbing, steam piping, laundry, and commercial kitchen systems. Identifies and resolves mechanical malfunctions, performs preventive maintenance, and ensures equipment operates safely and efficiently in support of Martinsburg VA Medical Center operations.

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:

• Without more than normal supervision.
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair.
• Technical Practices.
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading).

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.