The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanic (Machine Shop). The Maintenance Mechanic (Machine Shop) is located within our Engineering Service.

Duties

The Maintenance Mechanic (Machine Shop) duties include: Repairing and maintaining dietetics equipment to include but not limited to: food conveyors, tray conveyors, ovens, dishwashers, food warming equipment. Repairing and maintaining patient moving equipment, gurneys, wheelchairs, scales, hoyer lifts, manual beds, and electric beds. Assembling and/or repairing overhead trolley systems, automatic door openers, (hydraulic), conveyor systems, and medical research equipment. Using lathes, drill presses, saws, metal cutting equipment, breakers, shears, planners, presses and other repair equipment. Using basic shop mathematics, including algebra as required to accurately order materials, assemble components, and establish dimensions. Performing work of a journey machinist capable of working within close tolerance, turning, shaping, milling, grinding, various steels, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, various other metals. Interpreting both written and oral instructions. Reading and interpreting technical manuals, blue prints, shop drawings, and other highly complexed technical guides. Design layout and fabrication of brackets, and other load bearing devices used to support mechanical equipment, medical devices, and electrical equipment. Wearing appropriate safety gear during exposure of toxic fumes, high-pressure air and fluids. Operating material handling equipment to include but not limited to prime movers and platform trucks. Performing work of a journeyman sheet metal mechanic capable of design, layout, fabrication and modification of existing and or new duct work systems, fume hoods and or special equipment. Utilizing ingenuity and good judgment in developing proper cost and cost effective solutions to non-routine installation and repair problems. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Position Description: 30503A Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbents will stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds, occasionally may lift and carry items over 50 pounds. Incumbents will engage in periods of continuous exertion while bending and shaping complex items and constructing larger, bulkier systems. The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy, sometimes required to make installations and repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections and are occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Some workers may be exposed to toxic fumes and high-pressure air and fluids. Workers may be required to wear appropriate safety gear such as protective eyewear.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 05/16/2024 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 Qualification Standard Handbook. 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: 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.

Contacts

• Address VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System 10701 East Boulevard Cleveland, OH 44106 US
• Name: Symeca Whitlow
• Phone: 216-791-2300 X42154
• Email: [email protected]