Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Mather (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Mather, CA is seeking a skilled Maintenance Mechanic to independently perform journeyman-level maintenance, repair, modification, equipment operation and inspection across diverse systems. The position requires evidence of training or experience demonstrating the ability to perform duties, with evaluation under Federal Wage System standards.

Applicants must meet the closing date requirements and pass the on‑line evaluation.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform journeyman-level maintenance tasks.
• Resume should detail duties showing knowledge, skills, and the ability to perform the job.
• Experience will be evaluated according to federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, modification, equipment operation and inspection.
• Interpret instructions and specifications to complete tasks safely and correctly.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment with minimal supervision.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Blueprint Reading

Measuring Instruments

Technical Practices

Tools Use and Maintenance

Supervision

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic independently performs maintenance used at the journeyman level of several occupations. The job performs a combination of maintenance, repair, modification, equipment operation and equipment inspection/certification involving diverse skills.

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

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: Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and occasionally handles items weighing up to 100 Pounds. Personal assistance and/or lifting devices are used when appropriate to prevent injury