Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

James A. Haley VA Medical Center is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform general maintenance and repair work under supervision. The role supports hospital infrastructure, equipment, and systems to ensure safe and reliable operation within a busy healthcare environment.

The incumbent will follow established procedures, comply with safety requirements, and document work performed. Experience in facilities maintenance and ability to read instructions are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance and repair tasks in a facilities or healthcare setting.
• Ability to interpret basic instructions and use common hand and power tools.
• Compliance with safety policies and ability to follow supervisor directions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general maintenance and repair work as assigned by the Maintenance Supervisor, Supervisory General Engineer, or Chief, Facilities Management Service.
• Assist in maintaining hospital infrastructure, equipment, and systems to ensure safe and reliable operation.

Job description

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Maintenance Supervisor, Supervisory General Engineer, or Chief, Facilities Management Service, for the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. The James A. Haley VA Medical Center is a tertiary hospital and is one of the busiest and most complex healthcare systems in the nation. The Incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance and Repair 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 OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

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.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision which appears as question 1 in the online 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)

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.