The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanic (Grounds Crew). The Maintenance Mechanic (Grounds Crew) will function in Engineering Service.

Duties

The duties include, but are not limited to: The maintenance repair of all Masonry, Electrical, and Carpentry (Flooring, Locksmithing and General Building maintenance). Developing patterns, laying out, cutting, forming, joining, assembling, and installing items such as intricate brick and block, cement structures, rebar, forming, electrical and electronic hardware, electronic controls, conduits; locksmith, flooring (especially solid surface welded seems) and stonework both straight and curved edges or irregular curves and planes. Applying common carpentry, masonry, and electrical methods, practices and techniques to complete all functions associated with the tasks assigned with little to no supervision. Applying skill and knowledge to ensure the continued safe maintenance of all medical center masonry, electronic controls, electrical hardware, locksmith, and carpentry at the highest level of competency. Reading and interpreting blueprints and perform installations and alterations based upon the blueprints or design drawings at the highest level of competency. Applying knowledge of computers, programming, and their functions as they pertain to both the Lenel proximity card reader and the locksmith program. Identifying and correcting flooring defects, such as a sub-floor that is unleveled or contains rotted wood. Applying strong practical knowledge of woods, synthetics, builders' hardware and is familiar with metal studs and drywall construction and finishing, ceiling repair and installation of both suspended and cemented, floor tile, and furniture (assembly and repair). Applying full knowledge of work practices methods and processes to maintain, construct, alter, and repair a wide variety of structures Displaying knowledge and training on proper handling and disposal of asbestos material and components. Displaying strong practical knowledge of woods, synthetics, builders' hardware and is familiar with metal studs and drywall construction and finishing, ceiling repair and installation of both suspended and cemented, floor tile, and furniture (assembly and repair). Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD60521A Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent frequently works in close quarters around hot pipes, heating units, and on wet slippery floors. The incumbent frequently handles repair items in excess of 50 pounds or more which may be occasionally carried for considerable distances. In the performance of repair work the incumbents are exposed to moving equipment and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises and are also exposed to noise and vibration from machines. Incumbent works indoors and outdoors sometimes in inclement weather. Potentially work in dusty or confined spaces, including entering boiler steam drums, mud drums, and fire boxes. The incumbents work requires periodic climbing on ladders, and scaffolds, sustained standing in one position, lifting, bending, and reaching.

Requirements

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)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 Northeast Ohio Healthcare System 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 US
• Name: Viorica Mclaughlin
• Phone: 216-556-2162
• Email: [email protected]