Maintenance Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration

Orlando (FL)

On-site

USD 39,000 - 45,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Veterans Health Administration’s Orlando VA Medical Center is seeking a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic to manage day-to-day maintenance and operation of mechanical systems, reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor. Responsibilities include installation, maintenance, and repair of water, steam, medical gas, vacuum, and related systems, with work guided by blueprints and plans.

The role requires physical fitness to work in hot, confined spaces and to lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications

Must be physically fit and able to lift parts and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs.
Experience maintaining mechanical systems and equipment in building environments.
Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and sketches.

Responsibilities

Ensure operation, maintenance and repair of all mechanical aspects of building and facilities.
Install, maintain, repair, and inspect water, steam, medical gas, vacuum systems, and related equipment.
Inspect piping, valves, control fittings, and auxiliary equipment; repair and fabricate as needed.
Work from building plans to layout piping systems and equipment.

Skills

Physical stamina

Manual dexterity

Blueprint reading

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic serves within the Facilities Management Service/Engineering Branch at the Orlando VA Medical Center reporting to the WS-4701-10 Maintenance Supervisor. The Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic will be responsible for the day to day maintenance and operations of mechanical systems and equipment repair duties.

Key Responsibilities

Included, but not limited to: Ensure that operation, maintenance and repair of all mechanical aspects of building and facilities will be maintained. Install, maintain, repair, and inspect all varieties of equipment. Install, maintain and repair all water, high pressure steam, medical gas and vacuum systems, non-medical sterilization equipment, kitchen equipment, water based fire protection systems, domestic water chlorinating systems, water softeners and gas systems.

Inspect piping, valves, medical gas systems, control fittings, and auxiliary equipment of steam plant, gas-fired equipment and steam, gas and water distribution systems for defects. Disassemble and repair damaged sections or fabricates replacements from stock. Maintain all facility sewer systems and storm drain systems. Install, modify, and repair new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment.

Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to lay out plan, placement and operation of various piping systems and equipment.

Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM or Sunday to Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM or Monday to Friday 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM, 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM, 11:00 PM - 7:30 AM Note-Exact TOD for this position will be discussed during the interview and may be adjusted to meet the facility/dept needs.

Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD07492A Physical Requirements: Selectee may frequently work in hot, humid, confined spaces around equipment and systems associated with facilities. Selectee must climb ladders, bend, crouch, stoop and endure prolonged periods of standing and walking. Selectee must lift parts and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs.

Must be physically fit as work involves lifting, pulling, climbing, crawling, working with hands over head, working in confined areas, and using arm and back muscles. Selectee must possess ability to be on feet for long periods either standing, walking, working off ladder, or staging materials, and lifting equipment.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $27.97 – $32.64/hr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-16.

How many openings are available?

There are 3 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.