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Job opening: Maintenance Mechanic

Salary: $27 - 31 per hour
City: Lexington
Published at: Oct 29 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
The incumbent is employed as a journeyman Maintenance & Operations worker at the two division Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky, and reports to the M&O General Foreman. Incumbent is normally assigned to one division but is subject to work at the other division on a periodic basis to gain experience with varied systems and foster teamwork, as well as, at any given time, should the need arise.

Duties

The incumbent selects materials and tools, maintains inventory of supplies, determines techniques and tools required, and coordinates with other services and individuals to ensure patient access to care is uninterrupted. Major duties but not limited to: Engineering receives work requests from different services in the form of work orders, which can consist of assembly/disassembly furniture, replacing ceiling tiles, grounds clean-up. There are set deadlines depending on the priority listed and may be very vague on what's requested. The incumbent is expected to use their knowledge and judgment to determine the best course for repairs.- Activation of buildings, floors, and/or rooms is preparing them for use after the contractors have finished. The incumbent will be responsible for mounting soap, sanitizer, and paper towel dispensers as well as TVs, hygiene dispensers, and any other item that was not part of the contract and falls under activation duties. Will work with the Facility Planner to ensure that all activation items on the activation list have been completed before an area opens for use. The incumbent will need to assist other shops with their work, at times. The work may consist of replacing black, copper, or cast-iron piping, assisting with light replacements, and helping with air handler replacement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD30114A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/19/2024. 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: 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent will be exposed to working conditions that will require them to be physically fit. This is to include, but not limited to, lifting and carrying heavy furniture, climbing ladders, bending, stooping, working in cramped areas for long periods of time, working while on their back, reaching, and often working in extreme heat or cold.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

  • Address Lexington VA Health Care System 2250 Leestown Road Lexington, KY 40511 US
  • Name: Crystal Conley
  • Phone: 901-288-8689
  • Email: [email protected]

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