ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: The U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has granted the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Direct Hiring Authority for Maintenance Mechanic positions based on a critical hiring need identified within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). This authority does not require the application of Veterans' preference or rating and ranking. Applicants will be assessed in the order in which they are received and qualified selections made in that order.

Duties

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the total maintenance condition of the area/zone assigned. Performs visual examination of areas of the medical center by conducting daily inspections to determine the need for maintenance and repair work on systems, structures, and equipment within the area/zone assigned. Initiates electronic work orders to document identified and corrected efficiencies. Types of work include: installation, troubleshooting and maintenance repair of electrical systems, lighting systems, motors, and other electrical equipment; installation, troubleshooting and maintenance repair of plumbing systems and equipment, including valves, strainers, traps, piping, etc.; installation, repair, and maintenance of finishes on a wide variety of materials, including ceilings, floors, walls, etc.; preventative maintenance (PM's) on air conditioning systems, including thermostat adjustment and repair, checking air flow and environmental conditions (temperature and humidity), etc.; installation of new items in any of the areas of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting/plastering; troubleshoots and repairs a variety of leaks such as ceiling and roof leaks. The incumbent performs regularly scheduled preventative maintenance on a variety of kitchen, medical and non-medical materials handling and other equipment. Repairs and maintains non-motorized food carts, laundry cards, metal and wooden office/unit furniture, stretchers (manual and hydraulic), manual beds, patient lifts (manual and hydraulic) throughout the medical center. The Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance, repair, or construction on a variety of structures and surfaces of brick, block, stone and other related materials as assigned. Removes damaged portions of walls or other similar structures in preparation for repair of damage. Incumbent tears out portions of walls for the installation of doors, windows, or in preparation of renovations. Highly technical work or repair which is determined by the incumbent to be beyond his or her skill level is promptly referred to the Maintenance and Utilities Supervisor and/or Maintenance Mechanic Leader, giving a precise evaluation of the problem to facilitate repair by the maintenance contractor. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD679-7644A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/04/2024. 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: Ability to Provide Production Support ServicesAbility to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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 work requires a considerable amount of stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent may work from ladders on scaffolding or mechanical lifting devices. When operating equipment the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching, bending, turning and moving of hands, arms, feet, legs, and by the vibration and jerking of equipment. The incumbent, carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally exceed 50 pounds. Physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials such as sheets of plywood or other building materials.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center 3701 Loop Road East Tuscaloosa, AL 35404 US
• Name: Deborah Towery
• Email: [email protected]