This position is located in the Mechanical Unit, Facility Engineering Section in the Facilities Management Service at the John D. Dingell VA Medical Center in Detroit, MI. The incumbent is responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of heating and cooling equipment, refrigeration, plumbing and electrical equipment used throughout the hospital.

Duties

The major duties of the Maintenance Mechanic are, but not limited to: Troubleshooting, repairing and maintaining a variety of complex items of equipment; Performing maintenance and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings; Installing, modifying, and repairing plumbing and electrical systems; Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes; Installing and making uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration, and air conditioning units and systems; Planning and measuring various materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions; Reading and interpreting work orders, instructions, sketches, blueprints, building codes, and wiring diagrams; Using and maintaining equipment and tools common to various trades; Making repairs on and performing preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper function; Overseeing the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties; Planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work; Performing related duties as required. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 10:00pm-6:30am Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD013660 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/16/2024. 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: You will be rated on the following Competencies as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Without more than normal supervision - Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair - Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Technical Practices - Knowledge of technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Measuring Instruments - Use of Measuring Instruments. Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) - Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading). Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment - Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Materials - Knowledge of Materials. 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: Frequently handles objects weighing 45 pounds and occasionally carries objects weighing 45 pounds and over for considerable distances. Pushes, pulls, reaches, walks, stands, crawls, kneels, bends, and works in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. Usually performs work inside areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily and slippery. Frequent exposure to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises, and to noise and vibration from machines. Occasionally climbs and works from ladders and staging, possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling. Dirt, grease, and dampness are frequently encountered. Various protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, safety shoes, and glasses are used.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address John D Dingell Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 4646 John R Street Detroit, MI 48201 US
• Name: Sandra Barber
• Phone: 313-310-9915
• Email: [email protected]