Located within the Alexandria VA Health Care System in Alexandria, Louisiana which includes 6 community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), the Maintenance Mechanic position is assigned under Engineering Services, Maintenance Section.

Duties

Installs, modifies, overhauls, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs moderately complex electronic equipment Reviews specifications, schematics, block diagrams, and technical orders Analyzes schematic layout and conducts preliminary visual inspections and operational tests to determine component malfunctions or invalid readings Replaces damaged, missing, burnt or faulty items Tests voltage, ohms, relays, and fuses to detect and diagnose malfunctions Repairs/replaces parts and components Repairs motorized equipment found in a complex medical facility such as forklifts, manlifts, gates, dock lifts, garage door assemblies, air compressors Performs difficult welding that includes a range of gas welding torch processes Uses architectural, manufacturer's and engineering specifications, and technical manuals to select/recommend repair methods and materials required Maintain various types of locking systems to include installing and maintaining various locking devices Utilizes various hand tools, drills, voltage and ohms meters, wire strippers and crimpers, cable and wire testers Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; Subject to change based on the needs of the facility/service. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD061500 Physical Requirements: Position requires frequent strenuous physical demands, not limited to lifting and carrying 50 pounds. Daily duties require considerable walking, stair climbing, ladder and scaffold climbing, stooping, bending, stretching, reaching, pushing, pulling, kneeling, working off high ladders, scaffolds, wearing harnesses and respirators, and heavy lifting and strenuous exertion for extended periods as required. Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): May be authorized.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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 exam required

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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measuring 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Alexandria VA Medical Center 2495 Shreveport Highway Pineville, LA 71360 US
• Name: Cynthia Rowe
• Phone: 717-205-7996
• Email: [email protected]