This Maintenance Mechanic position is located within the Facilities Management Services at the Providence VA Healthcare System in Providence, RI. It is full time at 40 hours per week. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

The incumbent performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. The duties are performed within at least two trades. Duties include, but are not limited to: Performs a variety of tasks involving upkeep of equipment, buildings, grounds and related fixtures, and utilities of the Medical Center; Sets up, adjusts, and adapts hand and power tools to accomplish tasks; Uses hand tools and a variety of test equipment such as wire cutters, drills, soldering irons, screwdrivers, tests lamps and test meters; Orders parts needed for repair; maintains a stock of frequently needed parts; Reports time and materials used on various jobs in accordance with established medical center procedure; Works with wiring diagrams, electrical maintenance and repair manuals when repairing electrical equipment; Constructs, alters, repairs, or modifies items and structures such as doors, walls, windows, interior and exterior trim, and staircases where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and structural soundness and/or appearance are important; Responsible for repair and maintenance of equipment such as would be maintained by an electrician, medical equipment repairer, carpenter, plumber, and/or welder. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD650-03039-A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position. This position is covered by locality-based comparability pay. This position is in the Competitive Service. Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

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

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: InspectInstructMaterialsProduction Support ServiceUse 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 involve climbing on ladders and scaffolds, crawling in cramped spaces, standing for long periods of time, stooping and kneeling, use of both hands simultaneously, and accurate eyesight. At times, heavy lifting and pulling from awkward positions is required. The incumbent is exposed to extremes of heat, cold, and humidity. Work is done indoors and outdoors and at times in dirty, dusty locations including crawl spaces, interstitial spaces, roofs, and shops of the medical center. The incumbent is subject to all sorts of cuts, abrasions, bruises, and burns. While welding, the incumbent wears a mask as a precaution against burns and eye injury. Welding fumes can result in repertory ailments and metal fume fever. Sometimes it is necessary for the incumbent to work in an environment of contagious diseases where the use of protective masks, gowns, gloves, and proper aseptic techniques must be followed.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address VA Providence Healthcare System 830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908 US
• Name: Samantha Roberts
• Phone: 612-978-6318
• Email: [email protected]