Incumbent Serves as a mechanic in the Maintenance and Operations (M&O) section within the Engineering Services, at the Marion Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Marion Illinois. In addition to the hospital itself, support services are provided to Evansville Health Care Center (EHCC) and Community Based Outpatient Center (CBOC's) as well as Veterans Centers

Duties

Incumbent is responsible for journeyman level repair and maintenance of all facilities gas, diesel, and electrical powered vehicles and engine powered equipment works from written, electronic and verbal communications as assigned. Duties And Responsibilities: performs preventive maintenance and repairs on all equipment as assigned. tears down, adjust repairs, reassembles and runs operational checks on components of transportation systems by following the instructions described in tech manuals and other industry resources repairs, services, cleans, refinishes, paints, and fabricates parts as needed for repairs Troubleshooting, repairing and or overhauling major components and systems of transportation equipment such as engines, transmissions, differentials, and transaxels. develops plans and layouts to perform electric arc and/or acetylene gas welding necessary to fabricate, repair, install, or modify equipment, brackets, automotive parts, grounds and construction equipment parts and attachments. maintain and repair of snow removal equipment, spreaders, sprayers and plows Incumbent is also involved in using general and some specialized tools and equipment of various building trades. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Automotive Mechanic/PD052580 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/11/2024. 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)Measuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesTroubleshootingUse 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: Incumbent must have the ability to climb over , under, in and around various obstructions found in a medical facility such as pipes, hangers, equipment, ductwork, conduits and cables. incumbent must be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds as well as push and pull loads, climb ladders to thirty (30) pounds and endure prolonged periods of walking, crouching, sitting and standing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Marion VA Medical Center 2401 West Main Street Marion, IL 62959 US
• Name: David Orozco
• Phone: 361-905-3700
• Email: [email protected]