Maintenance Mechanic Leader

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the Kansas City VA Medical Center seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Leader to supervise staff performing general maintenance and repair tasks.

This role requires coordinating daily work, ensuring safety, and delivering reliable facility support under leadership direction. Applicants should demonstrate relevant maintenance experience and the ability to lead others, with an emphasis on quality workmanship and adherence to procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience leading maintenance teams or equivalent supervisory duties.
• Evidence of training or experience sufficient to perform general maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to interpret instructions and follow established procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead employees engaged in general maintenance and repair duties at the Kansas City VA Medical Center.
• Ensure compliance with Leadership directives and safety requirements.
• Coordinate tasks and monitor work quality and timelines.

Skills

Lead or Supervise

Equipment Repair

Follow Directions

Measuring Instruments

Technical Practices

Use Tools

Tools

Materials

Job description

This position functions as a Maintenance Mechanic Leader for the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC), Facilities Management Service, In-House Projects Team. The primary purpose for the position is to lead employees engaged in performing general maintenance and repair requirements duties as established by Leadership. 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
• Follow Directions
• Lead or Supervise
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.