Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Orlando VA Medical Center seeks a Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic to manage daily maintenance and operation of mechanical systems and equipment repair duties.

The role reports to the WS-4701-10 Maintenance Supervisor and involves hands-on work in facilities management, with emphasis on reliability and safety in a federal healthcare environment. The position requires experience in reading plans and blueprints, using specialized tools, and performing

Qualifications

• Experience with training or work showing ability to perform duties as described.
• Ability to read and interpret instructions, specifications and blueprints (including blueprint reading).
• Knowledge of using and maintaining tools and equipment used in mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that operation, maintenance and repair of all mechanical aspects of building and facilities is maintained.
• Install, maintain, repair, and inspect equipment.
• Inspect piping, valves, medical gas systems, control fittings, and associated equipment for defects.
• Disassemble and repair damaged sections or fabricate replacements from stock.
• Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches to lay out piping systems and equipment.

Skills

Blueprint Reading

Tools & Equipment

Equipment Installation

Measuring Instruments

Tools

Measuring Instruments

Job description

SummaryThe 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.

SummaryThe 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.

QualificationsTo qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 10/16/2026. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions - Specifications - etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly - Installation - and Repair - etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical - Precise - Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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: 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.

Duties

• 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.