The Primary Purpose of the Position is: To perform and lead three or more employees performing as pipefitters, carpenters, and mechanics on a range of high pressure to low pressure steam, building structures, and mechanical and electrical systems. The Organizational Location of the Position is: Maintenance and Repair Shop, Engineering Service, VA North Texas Health Care System, Dallas, TX.

Duties

The Maintenance Mechanic Leader is responsible for but not limited to the following: Leads a team of workers performing a variety of pipefitting, carpentry, locksmith, masonry, painting, and maintenance repairs. Answers questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directive, technical orders, etc. Performs a variety of journeyman level pipefitting and/or mechanical repairs and maintenance tasks: Installs modifies, repairs, cleans, adjusts· and maintains new and existing high pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, hot water and steam generation, radiators, steam sterilizers, heat exchangers, hot water and condensate tanks. Repairs/replaces a variety of system components and parts to include piping, expansion joints, condensate and circulating pumps, regulators, valves, coils, diaphragms, steam filters, traps, fittings, gauges and thermostats, etc. working from blueprints, lay-out sketches and specifications, sets up system routes and locates and marks spots for openings through which pipes are to pass or in which equipment will be installed. Performs a variety of journeyman level masonry repairs and maintenance tasks. Performs tasks involving the construction, alteration, maintenance and repair of buildings, complete construction of exterior and exterior walls and floors. Performs a variety of journeyman level carpentry repairs and maintenance tasks. Alters and installs walls, floors, ceiling, roofs, doors and windows. Constructs new drywall partitions and other temporary structures of wood. Installs windows and doors. Mortises doors, adjusting as necessary to assure proper fit. Cuts and installs trim material around new work. Performs a variety of journeyman level painting and papering tasks. Paints and hangs paper/vinyl on a variety of surfaces and materials. Paints and hangs wall coverings in offices, wards,· corridors, dining areas, living quarters and shop buildings. Paints and refinishes furniture, wood and metal such as desks, cabinets, chairs, operating room and laundry equipment. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 4:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD09154O Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/17/2023. 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 eligible applicants 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/Working Conditions: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over, Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over, Straight pulling (1 hour), Pulling hand over hand (1 hour), Pushing (1 hour), Reaching above shoulder, Use of fingers, Both hands required. Walking (4 hours), Standing (4 hours), Crawling (4 hours), 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. Environmental Factors: Outside and inside Excessive heat Excessive cold Excessive humidity Excessive dampness or chilling Dry atmospheric conditions Excessive noise, intermittent Constant noise Dust, Solvents (degreasing agents) Grease and oils, Slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working around machinery with moving parts, Working on ladders or scaffolding Working below ground, Working with hands in water, Working alone

Education

Education is not substitutable for required experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Dallas VA Medical Center 4500 South Lancaster Road Dallas, TX 75216 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]