The Maintenance Mechanic position is assigned Maintenance Shop, Engineering Service, located at the Central Iowa Health Care System Des Moines, Iowa, VA Midwest Health Care Network, (VISN 23), Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs, Omaha, NE.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Electrical: Understands the provisions of the National Electrical Code and be sufficiently knowledgeable in a variety of electrical systems and equipment with the necessary knowledge of codes to satisfactorily research special requirements or applications pertaining to voltage systems ranging from 10V to 13200V AC and DC. Works from plans and diagrams when necessary. Performs basic troubleshoots and repairs, and project requirement. Identifies electrical problems and define the repairs/upgrades required to ensure safe working and living environments throughout the facility. Defines repairs/upgrades and define required materials (bill of materials) tools and equipment requirements, and work assignments of subordinate maintenance workers through project completion. Carpentry: Measures, cuts, and constructs using standard building materials. Plans and completes projects that involve constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses, and beams. Operates and uses a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Operates and uses a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Plans and lays out carpentry projects. Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques. Plumbing: Repairs plumbing systems. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation, of systems and equipment. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Maintenance Mechanic should have experience in the installation, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Assists other engineering personnel in interpreting blueprints, setting critical temperature controls and be able to provide instruction and training as needed. Operates building automation systems upon being trained. General Maintenance: Lays floor tile. Performs lock maintenance. Installs ceiling tile, lights and light fixtures, receptacles, and switches. Plasters, paints, and carpentry work. Maintains plumbing, such as minor repair of water and heating systems. Repairs chairs. Installs door closures and door stops. Hangs bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks, etc. Installs casters on desks, chairs, food carts, etc. Mounts paper towel holders, signs, and corner guards. Installs safety treads on steps. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 6:30am-3:00pm. Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORTS: The Maintenance Mechanic works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. The Maintenance Mechanic often works in portions of the utility systems requiring attention that are cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequenting stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The Maintenance Mechanic frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to fifty (50lbs) pounds. Occasionally, the Maintenance Mechanic will be required to lift and carry items over fifty (50lbs) pounds. AND WORK CONDITIONS: The Maintenance Mechanic may be exposed to a full array of weather conditions. Subject to danger or falling when working from ladders or hydraulic lifts. Exposed to dust/dirt while mixing mortar and handling materials. Work is performed in all areas of the hospital environment, inside and outside. Work is often dirty, dusty and greasy. The Maintenance Mechanic is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders, temperature extremes, noise, and bad weather conditions. The Maintenance Mechanic is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bones, and burns. The Maintenance Mechanic is subject to asbestos exposure and chemicals which can cause burns or irritation to the skin. Some duties may require the Maintenance Mechanic to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable. 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 (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). 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 Central Iowa Health Care System 3600 30th St Des Moines, IA 50310 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]