Maintenance Mechanic

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

Job summary

Salisbury VA Medical Center is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic (journeyman level) in Salisbury, North Carolina. The role is within the Facilities Management Service and reports to the Supervisor.

You will perform carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, roofing, and related basic trade tasks to improve building maintenance. The position requires evidence of training or experience; pay attention to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards during evaluation.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties must be shown on the resume.
• Applicants will be rated under the Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, roofing and other basic trade duties to improve building maintenance.

Skills

Carpentry

Masonry

Plastering

Painting

Roofing

Job description

This position is located at the Salisbury VA Medical Center, organizationally aligned within the Facilities Management Service, in Salisbury, North Carolina under the Construction Crew. This is a full performance, journeyman level, Maintenance Mechanic that reports directly to the Supervisor. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, roofing and other basic trade duties to improve building maintenance.

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
• 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.