Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Montana; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Montana seeks a Maintenance and Repair worker to support the Engineering and Facilities Management Service Line. Duties occur mainly at the Fort Harrison campus with occasional service at VA Montana locations.

The role requires evidence of training or experience, with qualifications evaluated per the Federal Wage System. Work is performed under supervision with adherence to safety and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience proving ability to perform the duties; wage standards per OPM Federal Wage System.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Installation

Repair

Blueprint Reading

Measuring Instruments

Technical Practices

Hand Tools

Job description

This position is located in the Maintenance and Repair section, Engineering and Facilities Management Service Line. This position functions under the supervision of the Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Supervisor. Duties inherent to the position will occur primarily at the Fort Harrison campus though rendering of service my infrequently be required at any one of 23 locations across VA Montana Healthcare System.

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)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Hand Tools (Electrical Work)
• 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.