The position is at the full performance level and located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) VA Western Colorado Health Care System (WCHCS) within Engineering Service. The In-House Projects Team Lead is a critical member of the Maintenance & Operations unit and serves as a work lead for In-House Projects Team consisting of a Maintenance Mechanic, Pipefitter, heating/ventilation/air conditioning (HVAC) equipment mechanic, Electrician, and Painter

Duties

Duties to include but not limited to: Performs comprehensive oversight of operations, renovations, and repair, to include installation and modification on a wide variety of engineering systems and equipment. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and failures and determines the extent of repairs, parts needed, required materials for the repair. Schedules work, prepares budgets, identifies staffing needs, and recommends solutions for complex problems Updating of the Engineering Service AEMS/MERS systems or any future work order tracking systems that may be in use. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE:Experience in leading 5 or more journeyman level tradesman in a hospital setting and/or experience in performing maintenance work in a hospital setting. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm & One position is Monday - Friday 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Lead/PD12360-O and PD13904-O Physical Requirements: The incumbent's work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. When at a job site, strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required. Some areas of oversight may use manual or portable power tools for extended periods, in uncomfortable positions. Onsite work typically requires bending, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Workers may lift and move materials up to forty (40) pounds, unassisted, and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Working Conditions: Some of the work is performed by the incumbent in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, pollutants in the air, chemical fumes, and hazards associated with services within the scope of the position and the related power equipment. When working at job sites, workers may be exposed to adverse weather conditions and the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. They are subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. Incumbents may work in confined areas, such as crawl spaces and attics, which may be dusty and ditty. Employees must use the appropriate protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, etc.

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
• Valid Drivers License

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: 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 VA Western Colorado Health Care System 2121 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501 US
• Name: Crystal Auguste
• Phone: 303-202-8673 X28673
• Email: [email protected]