This position is located at the Jesse Brown VA Medical Center (VAMC), Chicago, IL. (537) is organizationally aligned under the Engineering Service Line. This position performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of the variety of trades and their related structures, fixtures, and utilities. The incumbent is under the supervision of the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor.

Duties

The position leads three or more employees (positions include Plumber, Air Conditioning Mechanic, Carpenter, and Maintenance Worker) in accomplishing trades and labor work. Duties include: Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, and starts work (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by members of the group led). Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisors' instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Answers workers questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives. Uses technical manuals, information bulletins, texts, handbooks, technical magazines, manufactures' literature, etc., in fulfilling duties and keeping current with new engineering/trade methods, regulatory and code changes. Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (e.g., assures that machine capacities are not exceeded and tht tools are properly used). Works along with other workers, setting the pace. Leads the following employees in performing work: Electrician, Air Conditioning Mechanic, Plumber, Carpenter, and Maintenance Worker. Schedules training for shop employees and maintains individual training records for shop employees. Checks inventory of shop supplies and materials to ensure that proper quantity is on hand at all times. Performs journeyman level work in carpentry, pipefitting, plumbing, and HVAC necessary for building construction nd renovation. Ensures that all applicable regulatory procedures, practices and standards are maintained according to policy. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday-Friday and Weekends, 1st Shift 8:030am - 4:30pm, 2nd Shift Monday - Friday 4:00pm-12:00am, or 3rd Shift Monday-Friday 12:00am-8:00am Position Description Title/PD#: Lead Maintenance Mechanic (Environment of Care Section)/PD23441A Physical Requirements: The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent carries, lifts, and handles parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed both in and outdoors, often being dusty, greasy, and dirty. Employee may be required to perform in inclement weather and will be subjected to temperature extremes. Will be exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, burns and broken bones. The incumbent may wear protective clothing and other personal protective equipment.

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. Preferred Experience: At least 5 years of experience in Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing. 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 Qualification Standard Handbook, X118C, WG-4749 Electrician, (www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). 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 to successfully perform the work of the position. Evidence of experience must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the questions. The screen-out element for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanics Work Leader without more than normal supervision. Your resume should describe your ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader which includes but is not limited to: Experience in Carpentry, Electrical and Plumbing which includes knowledge of the principles and trade practices, and governing codes. Technical manuals, information bulletins, texts, handbooks, technical magazines, manufactures' literature, etc., are used advantageously in fulfilling duties and keeping current with new engineering/trade method and regulatory and code changes; knowledge of HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Carpentry, Masonry and Paint; ability to interpret complex instructions, and an understanding of the use of tools and equipment common to each of these trades; knowledgeable in the use of hand and power tools including hammers, handsaws, planes, screwdrivers, power saws, and power planers and able to use tapes, rulers and squares; ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and sketches and able to complete projects with features such as areas, tangents, and circles; ability to plan and compute, calculate square footage, approximate mixing materials such as plaster, cement, concrete, and understanding of framing layouts; and ability to lead and guide in accepted building practices producing finished products. This is a Screen-Out Element. Failure to meet a minimum level will result in an ineligible rating. 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 Jesse Brown Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 820 South Damen Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 US
• Name: Cursten Sturghill
• Phone: 312-569-8850
• Email: [email protected]