Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a general maintenance worker to perform maintenance, repair, and renovation of facilities, buildings, and equipment, including off-station locations within the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS).

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or the Facilities Operations Supervisor. Applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the duties.
• Must meet the qualifications by the closing date of the announcement.
• Experience evaluated against federal standards (OPM Wage System).

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and renovation of facilities, buildings, and equipment.
• Cover off-station locations as required.
• Work under supervision of Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Operations Supervisor.

Skills

Maintenance skills

Blueprint reading

Troubleshooting

Safety awareness

Equipment handling

Interpret instructions

Job description

The primary purpose of this position is perform maintenance, repair, and renovation of facilities, buildings, and equipment including all off station locations. The incumbent is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Chief, Facilities Management Service, for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System (VASNHCS). Incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or the Facilities Operations Supervisor.

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 Tools and Equipment

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.