Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Maintenance Mechanic focused on Structures to support the upkeep of buildings, sidewalks, roads and related structures.

Responsibilities include inspecting doors, walls, ceilings, roofs, and floors to determine repair needs at a Journeyman level, and performing varied masonry, carpentry, and painting tasks. Typical duties involve using air hammers, drills, and saws; framing openings; installing brick and block; patching surfaces; and maintaining

Qualifications

• Demonstrated Masonry/ carpentry/ painting skills and related trade knowledge.
• Experience with measurement, layouts, and interpreting instructions.
• Ability to use common hand and power tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate air hammers, drills, and electric saws for cutting tile, brick, and blocks.
• Frame walls and openings; install block and brick; patch and paint.
• Construct, install, repair, and reproduce wooden historic building elements.
• Plan work and determine methods; interpret instructions to perform tasks.

Skills

Masonry skills

Carpentry

Painting

Blueprint reading

Measuring & layouts

Basic tool operation

Physical stamina

Tools

Air hammers

Drills

Electric saws

Scaffolding

Job description

Summary

Maintenance Mechanic (Structures) performs a variety of tasks in the Mason career field (55% of the time) - Carpentry (20% of the time) - and Painting (25% of the time) in the upkeep of buildings - sidewalks - roads - and related structures. Typical work assignments include the performance of visual inspections of all fire doors - sidewalks - walls - ceilings - doors - roofs - and floors - to determine the need for and performance of repair work on a Journeymen's level.

Summary

Maintenance Mechanic (Structures) performs a variety of tasks in the Mason career field (55% of the time) - Carpentry (20% of the time) - and Painting (25% of the time) in the upkeep of buildings - sidewalks - roads - and related structures. Typical work assignments include the performance of visual inspections of all fire doors - sidewalks - walls - ceilings - doors - roofs - and floors - to determine the need for and performance of repair work on a Journeymen's level.

Qualifications

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 (other than blueprint reading) Materials 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.

Duties

• Operates such tools as air hammers - drills - and electric saws for cutting tile - brick - and blocks
• Must have a working knowledge of the tools - equipment operations - basic trade practices - and be familiar with the names and uses of various masonry and plaster materials
• Knowledge and skill to frame(layout)walls - rough openings for doors and windows - install block and brick - patch and paint
• Plan work and determine methods and techniques to be used
• Uses skilled techniques to construct - install - repair - and reproduce wooden historic building elements on frame - timber - log - or single-wall structures that require close tolerance fits and structural soundness
• Knowledge to measure for layouts such as those required to construct footings for structural foundations and construct concrete forms and related structures with little or no supervision
• Knowledge to measure for layouts such as those required to construct footings for structural foundations and construct concrete forms and related structures with little or no supervision
• Interprets verbal as well as written instructions
• Requests PM numbers - following procedures established by Engineering Service - for newly installed equipment - where maintenance is the responsibility of the incumbent - including equipment installed by contract
• Performs simple maintenance - repair - or reconstruction of a variety of historic masonry structures and surfaces of brick - stone - concrete - and block
• Must have skill and knowledge to repair and replace wood and metal doors - hang drywall - suspended ceilings wood and metal studs and vinyl composition tile
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM - subject to change based on the needs of the facility
• Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD04569A Physical Effort: Incumbent makes repairs from ladders - scaffolding and platforms to reach equipment in out-of-the way places
• A great amount of physical effort is required in the application of plaster on ceilings and walls which requires the use of tools overhead and above shoulder height
• This requires standing - stooping - bending - kneeling - climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• Occasionally lifts and carries items over 90 pounds
• When working on ladders and scaffolds - must be able to climb and carry tools and materials.