This position functions as a Maintenance Mechanic for the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System (VASTLHCS), Facilities Engineering Service (FES), responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Maintenance and Operations Leadership.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Survey wards and buildings Review and complete tasks as noted on Work Orders. Maintain and repair service equipment. Install, modify, repair and replace building plumbing systems, eyewash stations, water coolers, and any other associated plumbing systems Use plans, sketches, wiring diagrams and specifications to lay out, assemble and install electrical equipment/systems and perform new construction Perform tasks in accordance with national electrical codes and accepted trades and practices. Test, troubleshoot, install and maintain electrical equipment (110, 208 & 280 volt), appliances and systems Considers surroundings, effects on machinery and effects on environment when administering gas, oils and lubricants to equipment. Repairs electrical wiring and lighting systems, motors, other electrical and patient care equipment. Repairs plumbing system and equipment, including valves, strainers, traps, piping, etc. Repairs, troubleshoots, performs maintenance on equipment to include scrubber, burnishers, vacuums, and commercial kitchen equipment. Maintains a tool and parts inventory for assigned tools, parts, and equipment. Uses measuring devices, tapes, volt-ohm-amp meters, etc. in repair and diagnosis of assigned duties. Applies information in maintenance and repair manuals in the repair and upkeep of assigned equipment. Uses powered tools for maintenance and repair of equipment and building systems, including drills, sewer machines, grinders, saws, etc. Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 6:00AM-4:30PM and a 12 hour rotating shift to include weekends. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD# 09961-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: This position requires continual standing, walking, climbing and bending. Incumbent frequently climbs ladders to roof of buildings. S/He performs heavy lifting over 50 pounds with assistance. Work will be performed inside and outside in all kinds of weather and incumbent will be exposed to dust and dirt.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsShop PracticesTechnical PracticesTroubleshooting 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.

Contacts

• Address VA St Louis Health Care System 1 Jefferson Barracks Drive St. Louis, MO 63125 US
• Name: Arleen Farias Tapia
• Phone: 407-590-7851
• Email: [email protected]