The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care system includes a new Medical Center and seven community-based outpatient clinics serving 23 parishes in southeast Louisiana. As a work leader, this position is responsible for leading the following positions: Electricians (high voltage and medium voltage), Utility System Repairer Operators, Maintenance Mechanics, Painters, HVAC Mechanics and/or Workers, and Pipefitters.

Duties

Duties: Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools; Prepares surfaces for painting by washing, sanding, burning with a blowtorch, using prepared paint removers, puttying holes, plastering small cracks, shellacking knots; Tests, repairs, and maintains essential emergency power switch gear; Examines and troubleshoots equipment, machinery and systems to determine the extent of repairs required, materials or parts needed, and to estimate the time required to complete repairs; Performs air balancing, modifying various elements of the system, air quality surveys, and isolation of HVAC control and maintenance systems; and, Performs locksmith work on are in warehouses, hospitals, and administrative spaces and complexes including those with areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, electronic data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories, clean rooms, and other areas with sensitive equipment. This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the AFGE Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - Current Facility and CBOC employees; 2nd Area of Consideration - VA Nationwide applicants Work Schedule: SU 10:30a-7p & M-Th 2p-10:30p or Sa 10:30a-7p & Tu-Fr 2p-10:30p subject to change based on the needs of the facility Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD075010 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/18/2023. 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. Physical Requirements: Work involves strenuous, heavy physical effort and frequent reaching, bending, stooping and turning. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds and occasionally heavier. Ladders scaffolds and platforms may be used when working systems. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather. Incumbent may work in awkward and cramped positions and may be exposed to the dander of the job and equipment.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address New Orleans VA Medical Center 2400 Canal Street New Orleans, LA 70119 US
• Name: Rhonda Price
• Phone: 973-362-2796
• Email: [email protected]