This position will be located in Facility Support Service, Maintenance & Operations section, of the VA Health Care Center, El Paso, Texas.

Duties

*** Bargaining Position *** The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the carpentry, installation, maintenance, and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices. Performing maintenance and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings; Installing, modifying, and repairing furniture items, doors, windows, floor coverings, baseboards, and signage; Installing, modifying, and repairing plumbing and electrical systems; Performs carpentry tasks repairing and maintaining wood/ wood substitute components of building and structures; Repairs various facility owned furniture to include but not limited to; cabinets, desks, and removable/ permanent shelving; Conducting inspections and performing routine maintenance on area of responsibility assigned; Constructing/framing metal stud dry wall partitions and drywalling, mudding, taping, and plastering; Patching and painting various surfaces; Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes; Installing and making uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration, and air conditioning units and systems; Performing welding duties using electric and wire feed, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of metal in various sizes, shapes, and thickness. Constructing concrete structures (walls, slabs, footers, forms, etc.). Planning and measuring various materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions; Reading and interpreting work orders, instructions, sketches, blueprints, building codes, and wiring diagrams; Using and maintaining equipment and tools common to various trades; Making repairs on and performing preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper function; Working with wood or wood substitute materials, gypsum board or fiber-cement board, concrete/rebar, glass, etc.; Overseeing the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties; Planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work; Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic / PD756-01241-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Preferred experience: Carpentry Valid Driver's License

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
• 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

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: The ability to perform the duties of the Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes: using skills from a variety of trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, plastering, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); maintaining and repairing architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings; planning, laying out, measuring, and cutting materials; reading and interpreting work orders, instructions, specifications, and blueprints; using and maintaining the tools and equipment of various trades; and planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed to complete work. Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit. 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)Measuring 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The duties of this position require considerable movement around the hospital and involve bending, lifting, crawling through restrictive areas, and working from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms both in- and outside buildings. The Maintenance Mechanic must frequently lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift equipment or materials weighing 50 pounds or more with proper equipment. Assignments may require standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The Maintenance Mechanic works in all areas throughout the medical center. Inside areas may be dirty, dusty, and greasy and contain bad odors. The Maintenance Mechanic is: subject to danger of falling when working from ladders and scaffolds; exposed to moderately high noise levels; exposed to dust, fumes, and dirt; exposed to possible strains, cuts, electrical shock, bruises, burns, and infections; occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Outside duties are performed in all types of weather. The use of protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, clothing, and safety equipment is required as needed.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address El Paso VA Clinic 5001 North Piedras Street El Paso, TX 79930 US
• Name: VISN 17 SSU USAS Group
• Email: [email protected]