Maintenance Worker Leader

industrial maintenance jobs; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs facilities in West Palm Beach, FL seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader to supervise a crew of plumbers, pipefitters, welders, and general repair mechanics. You will plan daily work, assign tasks, and ensure quality and safety in mechanical systems critical to patient care and life safety.

Responsibilities include directing maintenance, coordinating with engineering staff, tracking work orders, and providing on‑the‑job training.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform mechanical maintenance tasks and lead others.
• Applicants are evaluated using the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• A screening-out element assesses minimal qualifications before further rating.
• Volunteer work may count towards qualifying experience as allowed by federal guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead, assign, and coordinate daily work for a mechanical maintenance team.
• Oversee plumbing, pipefitting, welding, steam, and heating system tasks.
• Ensure safety, infection control, and VA policy compliance in all work.
• Maintain records, paperwork, and preventive maintenance logs.

Skills

Lead or supervise

Tools & equipment

Equipment installation

Materials knowledge

Job description

This position is located within the Facilities Management Service (FMS) at a West Palm Beach, FL VA medical facility. They serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader, WL-4749-10, responsible for leading, assigning, and coordinating the daily work of a mechanical maintenance work group. The work leader directs and works alongside employees engaged in maintenance, repair, installation, and alteration of mechanical systems essential to medical center operations, patient care, and life safety.

Major Duties

• The Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader leads and assigns work to the following mechanical trades employees: (3) WG-4206-09 Plumbers, (3) WG-4737-09 General Equipment Repair Mechanics, (3) WG-4204-10 Pipefitters, (1) WG-3703-10 Welder. Passes on instructions received from supervisors, establishes work priorities and sequences, and ensures employees understand job requirements, deadlines, methods, and safety practices. Works alongside employees as needed, sets the pace of work, demonstrates proper methods, and checks work in progress and upon completion to ensure quality, safety, and compliance with instructions. Additional Duties Include But Not Limited To: Performs and leads journey-level mechanical maintenance, repair, installation, and alteration work involving plumbing, pipefitting, welding, steam, water, medical gas, heating systems, and mechanical equipment. Diagnoses malfunctions, determines appropriate corrective actions, and ensures repairs are completed within established timeframes and standards. Assists in planning daily, weekly, and monthly work activities for the mechanical shop. Coordinates work with other trades, engineering staff, contractors, and medical center personnel. Provides input on scheduling, labor distribution, materials, and equipment needs. Reports work status, delays, and resource requirements to supervisor. Ensures compliance with applicable safety regulations, infection control requirements, and VA policies. Enforce safe work practices, proper use of tools and equipment, and housekeeping standards. Provides on-the-job training and technical guidance to employees on proper procedures and methods. Ensures completion of work orders, preventive maintenance records, inspection logs, and related documentation using automated maintenance management systems. Maintains records of work performed and provides status updates as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 0700-1530 Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker Leader/PD031140 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved.

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 Pre-employment physical required 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.

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
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials

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/Working Conditions: Work requires frequent standing, walking, bending, climbing ladders, working in confined spaces, and lifting or carrying heavy materials and equipment. Work is performed indoors and outdoors, including mechanical rooms, patient care areas, and utility spaces. Exposure to noise, heat, steam, and other hazards is common, requiring use of personal protective equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Whole Health Statement: The VA Sunshine Healthcare Network (VISN 8) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model that is based in a partnership across time, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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.