The incumbent of this position is a maintenance mechanic on the Maintenance Crew in the Maintenance & Operation (M&O) section of Engineering Service. **This is an open continuous announcement and applicants will be referred every two weeks.** The initial cut-off date for referral of eligible applications will be November 1, 2023, with subsequent cut-off dates on the 15th of each month.

Duties

His/her duties include a wide variety of tasks involved in the installation, maintenance, operation, and repair of building service equipment, medical care equipment, etc., to include, but not limited to Utility Systems, HVAC, plumbing, fire al arm/suppression, nurse call, lighting and electrical, security, Medical Gas systems, exam table, carpentry, painting, facility structure and cosmetics, including lawn care and irrigation. The primary responsibility of this position is to provide maintenance crew support on maintenance type projects throughout the medical center. The incumbent performs routine minor renovations, maintenance, and repairs to facilities, structures, equipment, and related fixtures. Performs a variety of duties in occupations such as painting, carpentry, masonry repair, and sheetrock finishing. Uses a variety of trade practices associated with carpentry, masonry, painting, utilities and other related trades. Incumbent will required to paint, hang sheetrock, repair damaged walls, hang wall items, perform minor plaster repairs, install/lay ceramic tile, repair ceilings, and repair flooring. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:30PM-MIDNIGHT & Saturday-Tuesday, 1:30PM-MIDNIGHT Position Description Title/PD#: PD07595-A/07595-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

o qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/29/2024. 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)MaterialsTechnical Practices 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. Examples of required Skills and Knowledge include, but are not limited to: Knowledge of arithmetic for applying shop math basic Have practical knowledge of the principles of electricity The incumbent shall have the ability to read and follow wiring diagrams, skill to measure, cut, and pull wire, and bend conduit to specified lengths and angles. Knowledge of work practices and methods involved with a variety of trades, plumbing, pipe fitting, HVAC, sheet metal, welding, electrical, painting, general maintenance, and lawn care. Ability and skill to use measuring instruments, operate tools and equipment, of machines of varying degrees of difficulty Provides basic maintenance and repairs of the HVAC system to include minor troubleshooting, testing/changing fuses, changing air filters, cleaning grills and ducts, etc. The incumbent is responsible for conducting safety inspections, to include, but not limited to emergency lighting, emergency egress lighting, and fire alarm related equipment. The incumbent shall be able to maintain a high degree of mental alertness and concentration due to the nature of muscular and visual coordination needed to repair and diagnose a variety of manuals and electronic equipment 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/Working Conditions: The work requires prolonged standing, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, working in cramped awkward positions while installing items; reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools; lifting, pushing and pulling objects of varying weights up to 20 pounds and less often, up to 50 pounds. Occasionally lifts or moves with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 50 pounds. Also requires working outside in low and high temperatures with frequent breaks. 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 Ralph H Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401 US
• Name: Lois Auge
• Phone: 706-002-0094 X20094
• Email: [email protected]