The Maintenance Mechanic is under direct supervision of the maintenance foreman, from whom they receive instruction and guidance on the more complex assignments. On routine tasks the incumbent works independently within the framework of existing codes, manuals and VA regulations and follows Engineering Preventative Maintenance Program and Engineering work orders and oral assignments.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Repairing wheelchairs, carts of various types, hospital beds, lockers and other ward equipment, dietic carts, commercial type dishwashers, and all types of dietic equipment. Fabricating and installing sheet metal duct and accessories for modifications to ventilation and air-conditioning ducts and plenums. Performing maintenance and repairs on laundry equipment such as folders, washer extractors, gas and steam dryers. Repairing all road and ground equipment such as lawn mowers, tractor, backhoe, and loaders. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD4668A Physical Requirements: The Maintenance Mechanic makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires the ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The Maintenance Mechanic frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighing 100 pounds or more.

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.

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. The screen out element for this announcement is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Examples include but are not limited to fabricating replacement parts for hospital equipment and for special project devices which are unavailable on the open market; fabricating and installing sheet mental duct and accessories for modifications to ventilation and air-conditioning ducts and plenums; repairing wheelchairs, carts of various types, hospital beds, lockers, and commercial dishwashers; performing maintenance and repairs on laundry equipment such as folders, washer extractors, gas and steam dryers; repairing all road and ground equipment such as lawn mowers, tractor, backhoe, and loaders. 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)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical 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 VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Iyorliam Tardzer
• Phone: 208-422-1000 X7718
• Email: [email protected]