The incumbent of this position is a Maintenance Mechanic Leader in the General Support Shop section of the Engineering Service at the William Jennings Bryan Dorn Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Columbia, SC.

Duties

The incumbent of this position is a working maintenance mechanic leader with the General Support Shop. The work involves a full range of tasks associated with installation, maintenance, renovation, and repair of all structures, walls, ceilings, doors, floors, masonry and furniture. This includes the maintenance and repair of interior and exterior building operations, repair and maintenance work. The incumbent assumes the duties and responsibilities of the General Support Shop Foreman in his/her absence. The incumbent, as a leader, obtains needed information on decisions from the supervisor and relays the decisions to the affected personnel on problems or questions to facilitate the effective accomplishment of work assignments. The incumbent communicates with other shops to see that needed materials and tools are available and those necessary tasks requiring coordination are being completed in accordance with his supervisor's instructions. The incumbent reviews drawings and specifications for new construction projects and makes recommended changes as the building subject matter expert. The incumbent performs inspections on new construction and renovation projects as needed. Incumbent will have a thorough working knowledge of, and ability to communicate to others, the safe working requirements for construction and maintenance. Knowledgeable of national and state codes applicable to this medical center. Incumbent will use appropriate tools and protective equipment for each task as required by policy and applicable national codes. May be exposed to high temperature, steam pipes, close ventilation while working in areas such as manholes, crawlspaces and attics, including exposure to high voltages in the normal course of duties, as well as electric shock hazard. Attend appropriate acquisition training and signing VA Form 0242, Government wide Purchase Card certification, to become the contracting officer of record for any purchase made with the card. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday: 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic (Leader)/PD002420 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/23/2024. 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 eligible is 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 Equipment 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 incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, extension ladders and lifts in tunnels that require lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes sometimes in excess of 50 pounds. He/She is subjected to strain due to lack movement such as standing in place, crouching or stooping for extended periods of time. Working Conditions: The incumbent is subjected to such hazardous conditions as working with power tools, fast moving cutting tools, welding electric and acetylene, exposure to noxious gases and fumes. Infrared and ultraviolet radiation heat, flying sparks electrical shock, burns, falls from working on slippery or unstable surfaces. The work is done indoors and outdoors. Sometimes in wet, cold weather, in areas that will vary from clean rooms to areas that are noisy, dirty, poor ventilation where exposed to dust, grease, soiling of clothing and skin. There is a discomfort when wearing protective clothing, gloves, goggles, or welding helmets.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement

Contacts

• Address Columbia VA Health Care System 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 US
• Name: REGINA MARTIN-LYNCH
• Phone: 843-789-6171
• Email: [email protected]