This position is located at a Department of Veterans Affairs facility. The employee performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. The duties are performed within at least two trades.

Duties

Repair a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, walls, staircases, doors and window frames. Install new roofs, including metal flushing gutters and other roofing accessories. Paint or refinish furniture such as desks, cabinets, chairs, operating rooms and laundry equipment. Install new utility, supply and disposal systems. Plan and lay out the installation and modification of various systems and equipment. Apply knowledge of wood and wood substitute material and construction techniques. Operates and use a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Interprets blueprints, sketches, manufacturers' specifications, and technical manuals, and be knowledgeable in shop math and standard formulas. Determines the methods, techniques, and materials for paint removal, and removes existing finishes using heat guns and scrapers. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD03885A 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, 11/06/2023. 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/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting (45 pounds and over), straight pulling (1 hour), pulling hand over hand (1 hour), pushing (2 hours), reaching over shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, walking (8 hours), standing (8 hours), crawling (1 hour), kneeling (4 hours), repeated bending (4 hours), climbing (legs only/4 hours), climbing (use of legs and arms), both legs required, operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, near vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other, depth perception, and hearing (aid may be permitted). The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, burns, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation of harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, etc. The incumbent may wear protective clothing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Michael E DeBakey VA Medical Center 2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston, TX 77030 US
• Name: Adrian Randles
• Phone: 918-310-4317
• Email: [email protected]