Maintenance Mechanic

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; West Haven (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The West Haven VA Medical Center in Connecticut is seeking a Maintenance Worker to support the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and utilities. The role is hands-on and essential to a safe, functional environment for veterans, staff, and visitors.

Applicants will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System standards, with emphasis on practical experience, ability to follow instructions, and working with hand and power tools under minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience: training or experience of sufficient scope to perform the duties.
• Evidence must be on resume; WFS Qualification Standards apply.
• Applicants will be evaluated by the screen-out element and the listed Job Elements.

Responsibilities

• 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

Job description

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. 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.