Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Veterans Administration (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs’ VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System seeks a Maintenance Mechanic to perform maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation work on buildings, structures, fixed and mobile equipment, and utility systems supporting patient care, clinical, administrative, and support operations.

The role requires demonstrating the ability to perform duties per the Job Elements; applicants will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System standards.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform maintenance, repair, alteration and installation on facilities and equipment.
• Evidence supported by resume and details of duties performed.
• Applicants will be evaluated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, alteration and installation work on buildings, structures, fixed and mobile equipment, and utility systems.
• Support patient care, clinical, administrative, and support operations.

Skills

Equipment Assembly

Installation

Repair

Blueprint Reading

Materials

Measuring Tools

Technical Practices

Supervision

Job description

This Maintenance Mechanic position is located in the Facilities Management Service, VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System, assigned to the National Center for Warrior Independence. The incumbent performs the full range of maintenance, repair, alteration, and installation work on buildings, structures, fixed and mobile equipment, and utility systems supporting patient care, clinical, administrative, and support operations.

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
• 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.