The VA Capitol Healthcare Network is seeking a highly qualified Construction Maintenance Mechanic for the Hershel "Woody" Williams VA Medical Center in Huntington, WV.

Duties

The Construction Maintenance Mechanic determines techniques and tools required, selects materials and tools, maintains inventory of supplies, and coordinates with other services and individuals to ensure patient access to care is uninterrupted. Uses power tools such as table saws, radial arm saws, band saws, electric hand saws, electric jointers, and planers (both fixed and portable), assists in keeping all tools used in his/her section in good repair and working condition. Uses hand tools and measuring devices such as drills, tape measures, framing squares, carpenter tours, screw drivers, impact wrenches, etc. and assists in keeping all tools used in his/her section in good repair and working condition. Performs carpentry alterations, erection of partitions using wood and metal studs, furring out walls, hanging drywall, hanging doors, repairs and constructs window screens, screen doors, and storm windows and doors, and builds forms for concrete. Assembles and installs shelving, both wood and metal, repairs furniture and keeps in repair all fixed and movable cabinets. Installs and repairs all types of floor coverings such as asphalt and vinyl tile, wood floors, and carpeting install and repair, all types of roofing and guttering, and installs various types of ceiling tile and track including fiberglass soundproof ceiling tile. Work Schedule: Mon-Fri, 8-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Construction Maintenance Mechanic/PD20043A Physical Requirements: Work involves standing, bending, sitting, squatting, and kneeling for long periods of time in a cramped position. May be required to crawl into tight places or climb to heights as much as 100 feet from the ground and then perform duties at this height. Physical effort requires hand sawing, nailing, and lifting large articles or assemblies. Work is carried on both inside and outside in fair weather and foul, in ventilated and unventilated areas, and is subject to cuts and bruises during the erection of the wooden framework of buildings and structures. There is also a danger of falling from scaffolds, platforms, ladders, and roofs. While removing awnings and screens is subject to wasp and hornet stings while working on ladders and other platforms. The most prevalent source of accidents in their work is in the use of power tools that can easily cause hand and eye injuries.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• 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. 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, RepairMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical Practices 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Huntington VA Medical Center 1540 Spring Valley Drive Huntington, WV 25704 US
• Name: Samantha Robaina
• Phone: 410-605-7000
• Email: [email protected]