The incumbent performs upkeep and repair of all ward utilities on a regular basis. Such repairs include repairing desks, storage lockers, filing cabinets, and beds. They will adjust televisions, nurse call equipment, fire alarm equipment, water sprinklers, plumbing fixtures, electrical lighting fixtures, and dietetic equipment. Must have a journey level proficiency in at least two of the following trades: Locksmith, Electrician, Plumbing, Carpentry.

Duties

Repair and install locking hardware. Must be able to set up, duplicate and maintain lock system comprising of removable and non-removable cores. Set up, duplicate and maintain lock system comprising of removable and non-removable cores. Interpret and create new codes and expansion codes to prevent cross-keying of any locks. Maintain current locking system and recommend upgrades as necessary. Determine the most suitable locks for solving security issues. Routine electrical maintenance, replacement of switches, receptacles, and fixtures. A variety of electrical repairs such as replacing fuses, fluorescent ballasts and tubes, light bulbs and other simple elements of electrical repair. General plumbing maintenance skills required to maintain, repair and make alterations to water, air, and sanitary plumbing pipes and fixtures. Tests joints and pipe systems for leaks and repairs, replaces valves, repairs leaks, and clears drain stoppage. Perform routine inspection and repairs items such as cabinets, doors, handrails, etc. Repairs/replaces door closures, door stops, clothes lockers and other related carpentry duties. Work Schedule: Various Shifts Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD03607A Physical Requirements: The incumbent must perform tasks in difficult places that require ample walking, kneeling, stooping, lifting, crawling, and ladder climbing. Incumbent handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds and sometimes over considerable distances. They are required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crawl, kneel, bend, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time and on ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the systems and equipment worked on are in hard-to-reach places.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• 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

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: Carpentry/WoodworkingElectricalMechanicsPaintingPlumbing and PipefittingWithout 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.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Las Vegas VA Medical Center 6900 North Pecos Road North Las Vegas, NV 89086 US
• Name: Benjamin Stevenson
• Phone: 650-694-6000 X16010
• Email: [email protected]