These positions are located within the Maintenance Section of the Engineering Service at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in North Little Rock, AR. The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of tasks in the Mason career field (55% of the time), Carpentry (20% of the time) and Painting (25% of the time) in the upkeep of buildings, sidewalks, roads and related structures.

Duties

The major duties include but are not limited to: Performs visual inspections of all fire doors, sidewalks, walls, ceilings, doors, roofs and floors to determine the need for repairs and performs repair work on a journeyman level; Determines type and quantities of materials for all crafts listed; Conducts maintenance on a variety of structures built of brick, block and stone; Plans work and determines methods and techniques to be used; Installs, adjusts and repairs doors and closures; Installs or replaces vinyl composition floor tiles; Installs laminate was wall protection or to countertops, etc.; Installs safety treads on stairs; Replaces ceiling tiles and reports or replaces ceiling grid; Prepares coating materials by tinting, toning, matching, blending and mixing various additives; Works from oral instructions, blueprints, work orders and rough sketches; Performs regularly scheduled maintenance on all smoke and fire doors; Repairs and maintains new and existing ceramic tile walls and floors; Erects masonry walls and partitions with brick, hollow tile block and cinder blocks; Finishes concrete by troweling and floating materials to the desired finish; Assembles items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbits, dados, biscuits and mortise and tenon; Uses glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers and countertops; Plans and carries out projects from initial layout to completion; Determines the methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited for the surface finished required such as glossy finish, grained effect or a finish that meets specified thickness and level; Applies prime and finish coats of paint to interior and exterior walls, doors, ceilings, windows, buildings, outside steps, railings, etc.; Completes work orders within the required timeframes; Provides assistance to other members on the maintenance team, as needed; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: 1 positions is Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:00pm and 2 positions are Monday to Thursday, 1:00pm to 11:30pm (subject to change based on the needs of the Agency). Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Requirements

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: The Maintenance Mechanic makes repairs from ladders, scaffolding and platforms to reach equipment in out-of-the way places. A great amount of physical effort is required in the application of plaster on ceilings and walls which requires the use of tools overhead and above shoulder height. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally lifts and carries items over 90 pounds. When working on ladders and scaffolds, must be able to climb and carry tools and materials. Work is inside and outside in hot, humid or cold environments. It is usually dusty, dirty and greasy. Must be able to work at heights as job dictates or work under buildings in close quarters to accomplish goals of the Building Structures Unit (BSU). The person in this position is frequently exposed to the possibility of sometimes severe strains, cuts, burns, noise, eye damage, bruises and infection and is, therefore, required to use appropriate procedures and personal protective equipment. Also, exposed to other hazards such as eye injuries while chipping plaster and concrete and is frequently exposed to dust and dirt while mixing concrete. There is continuous exposure to paint splatter and inhalation of fumes from chemicals in paint. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address John L McClellan Memorial Veterans' Hospital 4300 West Seventh Street Little Rock, AR 72205 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]