The position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA), at the VA San Diego Healthcare System, VA Medical Center (VAMC) in the Engineering Service, Structural Shop, Maintenance & Repair Section. The primary purpose of the position is to serve the Veteran under the supervision of the Supervisor, Structural Shop. This includes the functions of the Structural Shop at the VA San Diego Healthcare System.

Duties

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: The incumbent performs at journeymen level a variety of woodcrafters, carpentry, asbestos containment, masonry, locksmith, painting and roofing tasks where fit, accuracy and space are essential and structural soundness and appearance is essential. Will work with cabinetry, and furniture for use in medical offices and other uses. Tasks will require constructing, altering, repairing, and modifying items made of metal, wood, and wood substitutes. Employee will survey job sites and be responsible in determining the correct dust and asbestos containment requirements prior to the start of the task/job. Performs the full range of journey level duties associated with a variety of woodcrafters (15%), carpentry (20%), asbestos containment (20%), masonry (5%), locksmith (15%), painting (15%) and roofing (5%) tasks where fit, accuracy and space are essential and structural soundness and appearance is essential. Will work with cabinetry, furniture, orthopedic devises for use in medical offices and other uses. Makes job site surveys and recommendations to supervisor on best practices to compete assigned task and determining type/quantity of best-suited material to be used. Will make site inspections and determination of process to isolate asbestos containing materials prior to the breach of any asbestos containment barrier. Builds fixtures, shelving, cabinets, interior walls, laths, sheathing, floors, ceiling, and stairs with verbal and/or drawings. Installs window frames, doors, outside trims, inside trims. Maintains, repairs, and alters the interior and exterior structures built from concrete, block, ceramic tiles by preparing and spreading mortar or adhesive; cutting, shaping, and laying blocks and tiles; and finishing joints. Performs plastering duties. Paints a variety of surfaces, such as interiors and exteriors of buildings and/or stationary mobile equipment, where appearance as well as surface protections are important. Maintains, installs, repairs, and weatherproof roofs using roofing accessories, roofing felt, asphalt, and various other roofing coatings and materials. Uses tools and power equipment such as handsaws, power saws, skill saws, scaffolding, and fine surface materials, including blocks, tiles, metal, wood and wood substitutes. Is responsible for maintaining tools and equipment in good working condition. Must troubleshoot, repair, maintain, and fully install a wide variety of commercial locking devices of varied manufacturers. Must assist management in the capabilities and selection of locking devices for solving security problems. Assembles/disassembles cubicles to include creating or working from complex drawings as a layout of the entire floor plan, ensuring assembly is consistent with safety standards, local standards, and manufacturing standards. Incumbent is responsible for full implementation and continuous updating of the Engineering Service AEMS/MERS systems that apply to the Structural Shop. To accomplish work, data entry will require an understanding of the operation of the terminals, printers, and appropriate software. Stores and categorizes unused products consistent with local warehouse standards, ensuring efficient space utilization. Complete and sign all documentation associated with receiving, installing, modification of system furniture parts and systems. Keep and maintain a current inventory of all systems furniture and non-modular office furniture parts and equipment. Work Schedule: Sat/Sun 12:00pm to 8:30pm and M/Th/F 3:00pm to 11:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD11936A Physical Requirements: May handle or carry weights up to 90 pounds, and occasionally more. Assistance is usually available for handling of heavier material and equipment. Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals. Work requires pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, walking, climbing, stooping, ability for normal mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, normal hearing and vision. Must have physical capabilities for working inside and outside in excessive heat and cold, noise, confined areas, inclement weather and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces that can be found at or in transit to or from work sites. May receive minor cuts and abrasions while performing these duties. Must be able to work from ladders and platforms, and work in awkward and uncomfortable positions. Incumbent will be exposed to asbestos containing areas. Incumbent must follow VASDHS Medical Center Memorandum 00-52, Airborne Asbestos Protection.

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

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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Diego VA Medical Center 3350 La Jolla Village Drive San Diego, CA 92161 US
• Name: Bryce Thayer
• Phone: 8609643506
• Email: [email protected]