These positions are located in the Building Maintenance Shop, Maintenance and Repair Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) of the VA New Jersey Health Care System (VANJHCS) in Lyons, New Jersey. The Maintenance Mechanic performs a wide variety of tasks involving specific and general installation, repair, improvement and maintenance skills.

Duties

The major duties include but are not limited to: Performs general maintenance support work to accomplish facility level new construction, minor improvements and renovation work, including equipment maintenance, repair, assembly, disassembly and installation; Uses a variety of trade practices associated with General Mechanical principles at the journeyman level; Performs routine and complex installations of building structures utilizing masonry, woodworking/carpentry and sheet metal working skills; Constructs and makes repairs to existing structures by utilizing plans, drawings and by following verbal directions; Masonry work involves maintenance, repair and construction assignments utilizing various types of ceramic brick, cement block, face brick, glass block, terra cotta and artificial or natural stone; Performs inspections and maintenance of smoke/fire barriers in addition to all necessary repairs in order to maintain the standard and integrity of the barrier; Performs sheet metal work and uses skills and knowledge to fabricate, repair and construct a variety of items from metal; Uses skill to create and make repairs to equipment throughout the facility; Chooses the correct metal and distinguish material characteristics that can cause corrosion, disintegration and metal fatigue stress on components; Creates irregular angles, shapes, designs and pieces utilizing various metals while working powered and hand tools; Installs and repairs walls/floors/ceilings by being glued, fastened, screwed, bolted or by any acceptable means of attachment; Installs/maintains items such as towel/soap dispensers, handrails, fans, glove boxes, sharp containers, etc.; Assembles, adjusts and repairs grab bars, guardrails, shelves, windows/shades, ceiling grids, locking devices, hinges, door closures, ceramic tiles, floor tiles, interior/exterior trim and other miscellaneous items; Performs daily inspections and repairs to assigned areas and makes repairs as necessary to ceiling structures, lighting fixtures, door closures, windows, floor tiles and walls; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm. Subject to overtime and emergency callbacks, as the needs of the facility demand. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The Maintenance Mechanic frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment and parts weight up to twenty (20lbs) pounds and less often to ninety (90lbs) pounds. The person in this position is subject to cuts, bruises, falls and other dangerous conditions. The journeyman must meet the physical requirements in order to perform proficiently the duties assigned to the position. The Maintenance Mechanic must have the ability to work under stressful conditions and every changing goals and demands. The person in this position may be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and other hard to reach places. The person in this position may be required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, walk, reach and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The person in this position works both inside buildings of various types and outdoors and is subject to varying work conditions, which may include tight and confined spaces and heights of 10 feet or more. The person in this position is exposed to dust, dirt, odors, fumes, loud noise, and will be required to work primarily in a medical center and can be subjected to various types of diseases and infections. May be required to work in all types of hazardous weather conditions, rain, sleet, snow, wind including hot and freezing temperatures and may be required to perform duties in a research facility, or off the normal station, at remote medical clinics. The person in this position must be able to do the work of the position without harm and must be aware of safety hazards and follow all established safety procedures. Driver's License Requirement (Screen-out): This position requires driving a government vehicle to perform the official duties of the position; therefore, a current, valid state-issued driver's license is required. Note: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your current and valid state-issued driver's license. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA New Jersey Health Care System 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]