Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System in Waco, Texas, seeks a facilities maintenance worker responsible for upkeep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures and utilities across multiple trades. The role requires the ability to perform in a mixed trade environment and adhere to safety and regulatory standards.

Applicants will be evaluated based on training and experience documenting in the resume, with consideration given to how well candidates meet the OPM Federal Wage

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform the duties
• Qualifications rated under the OPM Federal Wage System standards

Responsibilities

• Upkeep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures and utilities
• Duties performed across multiple trades

Job description

This position is located at Central Texas Veterans Health Care System for the Waco locations. The employee performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures and utilities. The duties are performed with in multiple trades.

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.