Position is located within the Veterans Administration (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and may be located within any of the Veterans Administration Medical Centers (VAMC) within the Mid-Atlantic Healthcare Network (VISN 6).

Duties

Major duties include but not limited to: Serves as a mechanic assigned to the Operations Section and works rotating shifts. Responsible for maintenance and repair, preventive maintenance, completing work orders and handling emergency calls during irregular duty hours. Incumbent repairs and maintains machinery and mechanical equipment in accordance with diagrams, sketches, operation manuals and manufacturer's specifications, using hand and power tools and precision measuring and testing instruments. Performs tasks in a variety of trades, including plumbing, carpentry, and electrical. Checks preventative maintenance inspections schedule monthly, verifies physical location, type of equipment and performs required maintenance on listed equipment. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and makes repairs including, but not limited, to those required in the following trades: PLUMBING: Makes repairs and may perform some installation of existing utilities and disposal systems. Incumbent inspects, repairs and replaces fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain water and drainage systems. CARPENTRY: Repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, railings, shelves, doors, bulletin boards, etc. ELECTRICAL: Inspects and tests electrical lighting, power circuits and ballast transformers, and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures, and appliances. AIR CONDITIONNG: Maintenance Mechanic must be skilled in the installation, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of most heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment Work Schedule: Wednesday-Sunday, 7:30am-4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD059850 Physical Requirements: Position requires ability to lift heavy objects; carry, push or pull a variety of materials and equipment such as fixtures, tools, ladders, and testing equipment. Duties involve climbing, pulling, kneeling, bending, and walking for prolonged periods.

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
• Pre-employment physical required

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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measuring 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 Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: Alician Lott
• Phone: 478-272-1210 X72908
• Email: [email protected]