Maintenance Mechanic Leader

industrial maintenance jobs; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VA Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction seeks an experienced Maintenance Mechanic Leader to supervise an In-House Projects Team within Engineering Service.

You will oversee renovations, repairs and installations across a wide range of engineering systems, lead trades staff, coordinate budgets and schedules, and ensure safety and compliance.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong problem-solving, and the ability to guide complex projects to completion.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrated in leading maintenance or construction teams and complex projects.
• Ability to work under supervision with safety and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with budgeting, staffing, and project scheduling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of operations, renovations, and repair on engineering systems and equipment.
• Troubleshoots malfunctions and determines repairs, parts, and materials.
• Schedules work, prepares budgets, identifies staffing needs, and recommends solutions.
• Updates of engineering service work order tracking systems as needed.

Skills

Ability to Lead or Supervise

Attention to Detail

Building and Construction

Flexibility

Mechanical

Teamwork

Job description

The position is at the full performance level and located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VA Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) within Engineering Service. The In-House Projects Team Lead is a critical member of the Maintenance & Operations unit and serves as a work lead for In-House Projects Team consisting of a Maintenance Mechanic, Pipefitter, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) equipment mechanic, Electrician, and Painter.

Major Duties

• Duties to include but not limited to: Performs comprehensive oversight of operations, renovations, and repair, to include installation and modification on a wide variety of engineering systems and equipment. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and failures and determines the extent of repairs, parts needed, required materials for the repair. Schedules work, prepares budgets, identifies staffing needs, and recommends solutions for complex problems Updating of the Engineering Service AEMS/MERS systems or any future work order tracking systems that may be in use. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Applicant should be in possession of a valid State Drivers License. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD130940 Physical Requirements: The incumbent's work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. When at a job site, strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required. Some areas of oversight may use manual or portable power tools for extended periods, in uncomfortable positions. Onsite work typically requires bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Workers may lift and move materials up to forty (40) pounds, unassisted, and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Working Conditions: Some of the work is performed by the incumbent in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, pollutants in the air, chemical fumes, and hazards associated with services within the scope of the position and the related power equipment. When working at job sites, workers may be exposed to adverse weather conditions and the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. They are subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. Incumbents may work in confined areas, such as crawl spaces and attics, which may be dusty and ditty. Employees must use the appropriate protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, etc.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents. Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/17/2026.

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:

• Ability to Lead or Supervise
• Attention to Detail
• Building and Construction
• Flexibility
• Mechanical
• Teamwork

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.