You will serve as the Maintenance Mechanic for the Facilities Management Service Line with the VA Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, Washington division.

Duties

You will be responsible for general maintenance and repairs. You will work as a Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, and Mechanic. You will perform installation, maintenance, repairs, and troubleshooting involving the assigned trades. You will be responsible for pipe repairs, mixing valves, thermostatic valves, pressure regulators, flush meters, anti-siphon devices, and control valves. You will perform tasks such as clearing drains, waste, and vent lines. You will be responsible for electrical motors, motor starters, switches, light bulbs, ballasts, and wall receptacles. You will be able to use and interpret readings from various electrical measuring instruments such as amprobes, multimeters, and megohmeters. You will be responsible for door alignments, door hardware (including closers, locking devices, wall hung fixtures, furniture, shelving, acoustical ceilings, wall repair, floor coverings, and other miscellaneous items. You will at times fabricate various wood, metal, plastic, and laminate products using common carpentry tools such as tape measures, saws, grinders, and sanders. You will be responsible for appliances (washers, dryers, stoves, etc.), pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, ventilation equipment, heat transfer and condensing units, medical gas service outlets, and various mechanical control devices. You will be responsible for filters and belts, floor tiles (vinyl & carpet), painting, chairs, desks, cabinets, bulletin boards, white boards, pictures, mirrors, clocks, desk casters, chairs, carts, shelves, paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, lotion dispensers, and sanitizer dispensers. You will perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD40771A Physical Requirements: The work requires installation, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment or components from ladders, platforms and scaffolding and in cramped or hard to reach areas. This can require walking long distances, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, and climbing in uncomfortable or tiring positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment that weigh up to 10 pounds. May occasionally handle materials and equipment that weighs in excess of 50 lbs. Work Conditions: The working conditions vary with the environment. It may be inside or outside, and is generally dirty, dusty, greasy, and may be in inclement weather. May be assigned to work in areas here certain potentially harmful physical and/or chemical agents are present such as in the research labs. To ensure employee safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance. As part of the medical surveillance programs, may be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualification for duty. with no unusual health hazards. The incumbent observes normal safety precautions.

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
• 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.
• 5 CFR § 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of 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, 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 for this position.

Contacts

• Address VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US
• Name: Christian Sheehy
• Phone: 253-583-1445
• Email: [email protected]