This position is located in the Engineering Service, Maintenance and Repair Section of the Thomas E. Creek VA Health Care System, in Amarillo, TX. The primary purpose of the position is to serve in the capacity as Maintenance Mechanic Leader and is responsible for routine and emergency maintenance and repair as well as leading workers to accomplish trades and labor work and ensuring the quality of the work performed by workers. Incumbent will lead workers in the Maintenance and Repair Section.

Duties

The Incumbent shall have responsibility for multiple trade activities relative to maintenance, repair and replacement to isolate or resolve malfunction or make necessary adjustments and repairs requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices associated with the following systems: electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, lock smith, and carpentry. Typical work assignments include the performance of visual examination, operational test and verbal requests from the Maintenance Supervisor. Incumbent will also lead and inspect the work of junior employees. Incumbent will assign work orders and fill in when the Maintenance Supervisor is absent. Position is that of a journeyman tradesman work leader for a combination of 8 employees in a mixed situation. This section includes plumbing, pipefitting, electrical, carpentry, and locksmith trades. Incumbent shall have responsibility for multiple trade activities relative to maintenance, repair and replacement to isolate or resolve malfunctions or make necessary adjustments, repairs or improvements. Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines. Answers workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (e.g., technical orders); obtains needed information or decisions from the supervisor on problems that come up during the work. Provides information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems (e.g., additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees. Assures that safety and housekeeping rules are followed. Performs pipefitting installations and repairs on all piping systems including medical vacuum systems, steam, and natural gas i.e. steam heating, steam generation, radiators, circulating pumps, and high-pressure piping systems. Perform repairs on condensate pumps and the associated systems, medical air pumps, dental air pumps, and hot water circulating pumps using replacement packing, sleeves, bearings, seals, and impellers. Developing patterns and laying out, cutting, forming, joining, assembling, and installing items such as heating, air conditioning, and ventilating pipes; conduits; drying ovens; metal furniture; and other items with combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves and lanes; Installing, recognizing the causes of faulty equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering and circulating. The incumbent will perform complex repairs on hospital and ward equipment such as, washer dryer sets, auto door operators, pharmacy packaging equipment, and electric circuits, outlets and distribution panels. Troubleshoots and diagnoses malfunctions. Disassembles, repairs or replaces defective components or assemblies. Reassembles, aligns, adjusts and tests repaired devices to ensure proper operation by a use of a wide range of test equipment. Retests items after repairs and modifications. Installs and repairs electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes as well as a wide variety of electrical fixtures, tools, and appliances. Performs maintenance services; diagnoses system or equipment malfunctions; and repairs as needed. Performs the full range of carpentry skills and techniques for repairing, constructing, altering and maintaining wood/wood substitute components of buildings and structures where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and structural soundness or appearance are important. Plans and completes projects from initial layout to final assembly or installation. Selects lumber, materials, and supplies required to complete assigned work. Works from drawings, sketches, blueprints, and own knowledge of construction methods/techniques. Employee will be assigned weekly, monthly, semi-annual and annual PM's that must be completed within a prescribed timeline. Employee coordinates complex work assignments that involve the use of multiple crafts and trades. This will include coordination between facility leadership, the stakeholders and all other involved parties. This will include electrical, steam, domestic water, fire protection water, and HVAC shutdowns. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm (Incumbent will serve on an overtime required inclement weather team (snow/ice removal)) Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD01049O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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. 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)Lead or SuperviseMaterialsMeasuring 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 is performed from ladders, platforms, under equipment, in crawl spaces, in areas that are hot, in hard to reach locations, and outdoors. Employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in uncomfortable positions. Employee will be exposed to the physical demands on a daily basis. Employee will lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds without assistance and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to extremes of heat and cold, dust, dirt, noise, grease, bad smelling fumes, and moisture as well as outdoor environment. The work environment includes crawl spaces and interstitial spaces. He/she may occasionally be exposed to disease, bad weather, electrical shock, refrigerant gasses and danger from flying splinters and chips, and respiratory ailments. He/she has frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, infections, cuts and bruises. Employee will wear appropriate PPE for the work being done.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Thomas E Creek VA Medical Center 6010 Amarillo Boulevard, West Amarillo, TX 79106 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]