The primary purpose of the position is to performs service and repairs on heating system, cooling system, air handlers, tube distribution systems, entry and exist system, medical gas system, water system, electrical system and lighting system with knowledge in operations, working with complex building management system controlling various components and systems in medical center.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Maintenance mechanic provides immediate responses on after hour shifts to mitigate, isolate, repair, adjust, test and service air handler units, air conditioning systems, heating systems, medical gas system, tube systems, fire suppression systems, water or plumbing systems, electrical or mechanical doors in the medical center and energy plant. Maintenance mechanic services and repairs equipment and system used to condition the air for different kinds of structures such as warehouses, hospital, and large office buildings and complexes including those with areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, electronic data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories, clean rooms, training rooms, and other areas with sensitive equipment. Maintenance mechanic performs electrical work at this grade and may involve installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining troubleshooting, testing and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems and associated fixtures, controls and equipment. Service and maintain heating and cooling system, water distribution system including pumps, medical gas system, electrical distribution system, and fuel monitoring system. Work Schedule: Various Shifts, TBD. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD00786A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2023. 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, RepairMaterialsTroubleshootingUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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: Maintenance mechanics at this grade make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Maintenance mechanics frequently lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 20 pounds and, less often, up to 40 pounds. Occasionally, they lift or move, with assistance, moderately heavy objects weighing more than 40 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing or installing units such as large motors, pumps, compressors, condensers, and chillers. Mechanics are subject to work outside in harsh or severe weather, on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads, in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or platform lifts at heights of 30 feet or more; and in close quarters such as manholes and vaults. They are occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. They are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Uncomfortable face masks and protective clothing may be occasionally worn when there is a possibility of exposure to refrigerants in the chiller system making exposure to very large volumes of refrigerant. Workers are required to wear appropriate safety gear such as protective eyewear, work gloves, and safety shoes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Las Vegas VA Medical Center 6900 North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086 US
• Name: Gursimran Kaur
• Phone: 6506946000
• Email: [email protected]