Maintenance Mechanic Leader

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; San Francisco (CA); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The incumbent serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader WL-4749-10 within the Carpentry section of the Maintenance shop for the Engineering Service at the VA San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS). The incumbent is technically and administratively respons5ible to lead non-supervisory positions as shown on the Service organizational chart.

The incumbent works under the direction of the Carpenter Supervisor who provides general instructions regarding work assignments.

Qualifications

• 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 to perform the work.
• Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume.
• Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.
• Screen-out element appears as question 1 in online questionnaire and may eliminate ineligible applicants.
• Physical requirements include moderate exertion with lifting up to 40 pounds, climbing, bending, and PPE use.
• Working conditions include indoor/outdoor work, exposure to hazards like chemicals, noise, and heat.
• Duties include passing on instructions, setting the pace, ensuring material readiness, and coordinating with supervisors.

Responsabilités

• Passes on instructions received from a supervisor to other workers and gets the job started
• Sets the pace for the task alongside other employees
• Demonstrates proper work methods
• Ensures plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available
• Obtains information or decisions from supervisors on problems that arise
• Maintains knowledge to answer questions on procedures, policies, and work orders
• Distributes work to keep crew productive
• Checks work in progress and upon completion against requirements
• Advises others to follow supervisor instructions
• Ensures safety and housekeeping rules are followed
• Informs supervisor on status and progress of work
• Answers questions on overall work operations

Description du poste

Summary

The incumbent of this position serves as a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader WL-4749-10 within the Carpentry section of the Maintenance shop for the Engineering Service at the VA San Francisco Health Care System (VASFHCS). The incumbent is technically and administratively respons5ible to lead non-supervisory positions as shown on the Service organizational chart. The incumbent works under the direction of the Carpenter Supervisor who provides general instructions regarding work assignments.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position - applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement - 11/23/2026. 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: Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) 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. Physical Requirements:The employee performs tasks normally requiring moderate physical exertion - including frequentmedium lifting (up to 40 pounds) - pushing - pulling - carrying - climbing - bending - stooping - crawling - andnegotiating confined spaces. Heavy lifting (over 40 pounds) and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. Incumbent is standing or walking most of the time and must be in good overall physical condition. Working Conditions:The work is performed indoors and in usually adequately lighted - heated - and ventilated areas. Work is sometimes performed outdoors - in bad weather - or in very hot - cold - or poorly ventilated or lighted areas. Potential hazards include exposure to elevations - intermittent slippery and uneven surfaces - moving objects and mechanisms - splinters - chips - and burrs - sharp edges - equipment noise - fuels - lubricants - solvents - and other chemicals - fumes and smoke - dirt and dust - infrared and ultraviolet radiation - high‑intensity glare and flying sparks - high temperature or electrically energized items - and pressurized gases and fluids. There may be discomfort required when wearing personal protective equipment(PPE) - but proper donning of PPE when needed for the task is required.

Duties

• Major Duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: Passes on instructions received from a supervisor to other workers and gets the job started
• Works along with other employees and sets the pace for the task
• Demonstrates proper work methods
• Assures that needed plans - blueprints - materials - and tools are available
• Obtains needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that arise while performing the work
• Maintains a current knowledge and answers questions of other employees on procedures - policies - and written instructions such as work orders
• Distributes portions of the work in such a manner to keep everyone in the work crew productive
• Checks work while in progress - and when finished - to insure meeting the supervisors' requirements on work sequence - procedures - methods - and deadlines
• Urges or advises other employees to follow instructions received from supervisor
• Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed
• Informs the supervisor on the status and progress of work
• Answers the supervisors' questions on overall work operations and related problems
• Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD008963 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized