This purpose of this position is to serve as a Maintenance Mechanic in the Facilities Management Service at the Oklahoma City VA Health Care System.

Duties

Major duties of this position include but are not limited to... Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, and drawings; performs material takeoffs for ordering various sizes of projects Installs door hardware such as closures, slides and glides, hinges, lock sets, kick plates, push and pulls etc. Installs lathing channel, metal lath, corner and floor boards and masonry repairs and installation Determines the layout, measurements, materials, and tools required to construct concrete structure at a journeyman level Operates heavy equipment Assembles, constructs, reconstructs, and repairs metal furniture, shelving and other items pertaining to metal work as well as welding on carbon steel pipes and fabrication of various items Repairs and replaces all parts of bedside stands, cabinets, and hospital equipment of various kinds Installs and repairs dry wall and uses various spray machines; knowledgeable of safety hazards of working off ladders and scaffolds Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing in various additives; applies coating material with any of the accepted trade devices, including those designed to give special effects (i.e. brushes rollers, spray guns, texture brushes, and dry walling) Erects smoke and firewalls to NFPA specifications and constructs dust barriers to meet OSHA regulations Conducts interior and exterior painting; knowledgeable on the mix and matching of colors as well as the specific types of paint to use specific applications (i.e. enamel for metal or latex for wood) Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 3:00PM - 11:30PM Telework: Not Authorized Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not authorized PCS: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD11672A Physical Requirements: Work requires strenuous exertion in building; requires standing for long periods of time, working in heated or cold areas; must work on ladders, scaffolds, and roofs while sitting, kneeling, standing or stooping in awkward positions; in some cases, must go in areas such as boiler/mechanical rooms, pipe chases, roofs, attics, basements, etc.; frequent handles objects weighing 10 to 90 lbs. Project demands may require work at other than normal administrative hours. Working Conditions: Some work is performed in the shop areas. Incumbent is required to work in close, tight areas at times. Incumbent is exposed to hazards of working from heights, falling materials, steam and hot water lines, sometimes exposed to electrical shocks. Incumbent is subject to working out in all kinds of weather conditions and temperatures and in confined dusty and dirty areas. Work is usually done in well lighted, heated and ventilated areas. Outdoor work is normally done in good weather. Incumbent may occasionally work in dirty, dusty, hot or cold environments such as crawl spaces and attics. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, broken bones, and serious burns caused by electrical shock, high voltage, and hot components while working around equipment. At times, works around extremely high noise and vibration sources. Work in ward areas around sick patients. Incumbent may be called upon to work overtime and call-back in case of emergencies.

Requirements

• You must be a US citizen to apply for this job
• 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.
• 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 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)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 Oklahoma City VA Health Care System 921 Northeast 13th Street Oklahoma City, OK 73104 US
• Name: Rochelle Harris
• Phone: 3132866781
• Email: [email protected]