Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic at the West Haven VA Medical Center to perform upkeep of buildings, grounds, structures, fixtures, and utilities.

The role is hands-on and critical to ensuring a safe environment for veterans, staff, and visitors. The incumbent will work under the Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Section, performing installation, troubleshooting and repairs across multiple trades, including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical systems, reading

Qualifications

• Experience evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform duties.
• Credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience, as described in job posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and installation support for plumbing, heating, and cooling systems.
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans and sketches to layout piping, vents and ductwork.
• Estimate labor and material costs and prepare material lists for jobs.
• Work safely with tools and equipment in various environments and physical conditions.

Skills

Maintenance

Plumbing

HVAC

Tools

Blueprint reading

Piping systems

HVAC equipment

Job description

Summary

This position is located at the West Haven Connecticut VA Medical Center. The position performs a wide range of tasks essential to the upkeep and maintenance of buildings - grounds - structures - fixtures - and utilities. Work is hands-on and mission-critical to maintaining a safe - functional environment for veterans - staff - and visitors.

This position is located at the West Haven Connecticut VA Medical Center. The position performs a wide range of tasks essential to the upkeep and maintenance of buildings - grounds - structures - fixtures - and utilities. Work is hands-on and mission-critical to maintaining a safe - functional environment for veterans - staff - and visitors.

Qualifications

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.

Duties

• The position is organizationally assigned to the Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Section of Facility Service and supervised by the M&R Operations Supervisor
• The primary purpose of the position is to provide maintenance - troubleshooting - repair and installation support for the plumbing - heating - and cooling systems throughout the Medical Center
• Major Duties & Responsibilities but not limited to: The incumbent performs a variety of tasks involved with installing - modifying - troubleshooting and repairing new and existing systems - including - but not limited to condensers - chillers - air handlers - compressed air - humidifying - dehumidifying - filtering - refrigerators - freezers and computer based Energy Management Control Systems (E1VICS)
• The incumbent maintains - repairs and installs new and existing plumbing systems - to include - but not limited to: high/ low pressure piping - sanitary sewer - steam heat - steam generation - circulating - vacuum - and condensate pumps - expansion tanks - radiators - lavatories - commodes - and water heaters
• The incumbent works from building plans - blueprints and sketches to plan and layout routing of piping - vents - wiring - refrigeration lines - ductwork and valves
• able to perform at a journeyman level in the multiple trades involved in the duty performance of this position - to include: Air Conditioning /Refrigeration Mechanic and Plumber/Pipefitter
• able to read and interpret blueprints and wiring diagrams relative to the assigned equipment and utility systems
• able to read and understand technical manuals and instructions on air conditioning and refrigeration equipment - as well as pumps - valves - gas and oil fired boilers and furnaces
• He/she must be able to estimate cost - both labor and material - and prepare lists of materials for the completion on any job to be done
• required to stand on his/her feet for long periods of time - crawl - stoop - climb ladders - work in close quarters and in inclement weather as required to access the various utility systems
• He/she may be required to lift objects up to 50 pounds and is occasionally exposed to electrical hazards - pressurized steam - asbestos - mold - etc
• Completes other duties as assigned to reach common team goals
• Work Schedule: Rotating Days 11:30pm to 8:00am
• Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD478-03164-A Physical Requirements: The work involves continual walking - standing - stooping - bending - kneeling - climbing and lifting while working in tiring and uncomfortable positions and climates
• Uses manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions
• Frequently required to lift - carry and set-up parts & equipment - pipes and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted
• Occasional - heavy lifting over 50 pounds with assistance
• Notification: This is a Bargaining Unit Position
• Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used - traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply
• Qualified veterans will - however - be given full consideration for this position
• This position is in the Competitive Service
• Competitive Service-"The first year of Service of an employee who is given a career or career conditional appointment in the competitive service under the Civil Service Regulations is a probationary period unless specifically exempted by the appointing authority"
• Current and former Federal employees - please submit copies of the most recent SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action)
• The SF-50 must identify the position title - series - grade - step - tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted)
• In some cases - more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.