Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to work on construction, alteration, repair, and modification of wood structures and related items. The role requires precision in framing, doors, trim, and other wood components with close attention to fit and structural soundness.

Applicants must show training or experience demonstrating the ability to perform the duties, with evidence supported in the resume. Qualification standards align with the Federal Wage System.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to perform maintenance on wood structures to exact tolerances.
• Experience with setting up and operating industrial woodworking machinery.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply building plans, specifications, and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Construct, install, repair, and modify wood structures and related items.
• Select materials and ensure proper grade and fit for structural soundness.
• Use power and hand tools and woodworking equipment following plans and codes.

Skills

Industrial woodworking

Blueprint reading

Tool handling

Measuring instruments

Tools

Industrial woodworking machinery

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

This position is required to work construction, alteration, repair, and modification of structures such as: framework, doors, finish paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior and exterior trim, rafters, trusses and beams, where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and appearance is important. The incumbent uses skill techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness.

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, the ability to do the work of the Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Examples include: Setting up and operating a full range of industrial woodworking and related machinery. Determining proper grade, size, and type of lumber or wood substitute materials required for the job. Operating and using power and hand tools and other wood working equipment. Performing routine maintenance on equipment. Plastering and painting using special coating methods and surface preparation techniques. Reading, interpreting, and applying building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and building codes. 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 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.