This position is located within the Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System in Omaha, NE in the Facilities Management service line. The employee performs a variety of duties involved in the installation, modification, and repair of utilities, buildings, structures, and industrial equipment, from receipt of work order through the final operational check out or inspection.

Duties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Major duties listed but not limited to: Responds to work orders regarding domestic heating equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, laundry and kitchen commercial equipment, plumbing, and keys or locks Inspects, maintains, cleans, repairs, tests, and adjusts a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools, and appliances Following maintenance schedules, inspections, or work orders, performs maintenance services, diagnose system or equipment malfunction an makes repairs as necessary Performs machining operation on damaged parts when new replacements are not readily available utilizing bench lathe, drill press, grinding wheel, and other common portable power and hand tools Uses simple arithmetic and accepted carpentry trade methods and techniques Reads work orders, building plans, blueprints, and sketches. Paints interior and exterior of buildings and facilities Hooks up to installed systems such as water heaters, and/or storage tanks, circulating pumps, drinking fountains, laundry tubs, urinals, dishwasher, sump pumps, and water closets Welding work processes to include preheating, hazing, bead welding, tack welding, flame cutting, pressure welding, and heat-treating, and maintaining temperature to prevent distortion Transports materials, and equipment through-out the installation and on public roads Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (work hours may be further discussed during the interview) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD70458A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Physical Requirements: You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. Employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, oils, and noisy conditions. Employee is subject to possible injury from vehicular accidents or hand and power tools used. Employee is subject to falls from heights, cuts, bruises, inset bites, and stings, scrapes, burns, infections, and broken bones. Employee is subject to strains and injuries from lifting. Subject to serious injury or death from electrical shock and electrocution. Employee is subject to emergency call back duty. Uses safety equipment as required. Bargaining Unit Position: Yes, AFGE

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details
• Selected applicants may be subject to a pre-employment physical or evaluation

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 #1: 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. To be found at least minimally qualified for the position of Maintenance Mechanic at the WG-10 level, your application and supporting documents must demonstrate the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance. For this position, the ability to do the work without more than normal supervision in performing the full range of duties along with specialized experience is required. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include but are not limited to: performs a variety of duties involved in the installation, modification, and repair of utilities, buildings, structures, and industrial equipment; responds to work orders regarding domestic heating equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, laundry and kitchen commercial equipment, plumbing, and keys or locks; performs installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring systems; installs, recognizes causes of faulty equipment, and makes uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems; constructs, alters, repairs, or modifies items and structures such as frame work, doors, finished paneling, windows, interior and exterior trim, forms, and siding; performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and repair work such as that which involves removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply and disposal systems; uses accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes, performs welding duties using electric and wire feed, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of medal and drives service vehicles with a GVW of 10,000 pounds. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments 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. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT #2: Driver's License: Must possess or be able to obtain a a state-issued driver's license by entrance on duty. 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 will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid State Driver's License.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Nebraska-Western Iowa HCS - Omaha 4101 Woolworth Avenue Omaha, NE 68105 US
• Name: Kara Grieser
• Phone: (320) 252-1670 X7151
• Email: [email protected]