The position of carpenter, electrician, painter, pipefitter, and plumbing mechanic is the assigned lead of the Mechanical crew section of the Facilities Management Service at VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (VA SORCC), White City, Oregon. The incumbent's main work is to perform internal HVAC and plumbing crew project leadership, planning, scheduling, material list, and coordination of the mechanical crew employees.

Duties

Performs internal construction crew project leadership, planning, scheduling, material list, and coordination of construction crew employees. Regularly oversees various journey level workers in areas of carpenter, pipefitting/plumbing, and electrical along with project specific painting and HVAC. Leads and coordinates painters that perform painting and drywall patching, site preparation, and texturing. Leads carpenters in modifications for carpentry work in cutting, measuring, constructing wood and wood substitute items. Installs, modifies, repairs, and replaces ceiling tiles, installs, or patches flooring, new drywall or patching walls, repairs structures, and completes painting work and patching on mostly gypsum board surfaces. Leads and coordinates work with journey level pipefitters and utility specialist with plumbing projects related to plumbing fixtures, dirty traps, leaky drains, lines, appurtenances, along with hooking up to installed systems such things as water heaters, disposal units, and faucets. Leads and coordinates work with journey level electricians related to installing new electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment along with modifying existing systems. Assists journey level carpenters with complicated modifications and project work under their direction including concrete work and complicated wood structural work of wall or ceiling demolition or installation of new along with flooring installation and other carpentry project and modification related work. Leads and coordinates work with HVAC mechanics on installation of new and modifying existing equipment for a variety of air conditioning and heating, humidity, and ventilation systems in a variety of locations. Accurately completing project and modification related work orders daily as required for the computerized system. Preparing detailed schedules, coordination, supplies, and material list, reviewing floor plans, and other type of general contractor superintendent type work. Assists maintenance employees with work orders and other maintenance functions between project work which might include leading constructions crew team in preventative maintenance. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD90323A Physical Requirements: The work requires manual dexterity, good physical condition and stamina along with the ability to lift and carry such items as heavy ladders, scaffolding, lumber, tools, and equipment. The incumbent must have the ability to work from all positions while standing on the floor, ground, ladders, scaffolding and roofs at heights up to 32 feet. Work involves considerable standing, walking, crawling, bending, and stooping. Ability to work above one's head on walls and ceilings while using tools weighing from 2 to 7 pounds. The incumbent works in hot areas where heat stress while in protective overalls and respirator and the concern of heat stroke exists.

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
• Pre-employment physical required

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/13/2023. 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. The ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic Leader without more than normal supervision. Examples include: leading assigned journeyman and labor crews and sharing knowledge, skill, and ability of the different trade; assisting with overseeing the operation of maintenance, repair, and or replacement of all equipment and systems; reading blueprints and technically complicated equipment diagrams to determine what work aids are required and understand the sequence of installations; inspect contractor's construction work to ensure it meets code, manufacture installation guidelines. 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 EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this wage level.

Contacts

• Address White City VA Medical Center 8495 Crater Lake Highway White City, OR 97503 US
• Name: Gabriella Granderson
• Phone: (281) 928-2981
• Email: [email protected]