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Summary The Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC) position is located within the Facilities Management Service Line (FMS) at the Kansas City VA Medical Center (KCVAMC). The incumbent is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Utilities System Forman, General Maintenance Foreman, Assistant General Engineer, or Chief of the Facilities Management Service Line. Responsibilities The incumbent performs a variety of tasks involved in the operation and routine maintenance and repairs in the main building and other buildings located on the Kansas City main campus and several CBOCs associated with the Kansas City VA. Typical work assignments involve performance of repair work and operation as electrician, air conditioning mechanic, heating equipment mechanic, plumber and solar heating system mechanic. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Removes and replaces electrical fixtures, controls, outlets and controls. Tests outlets, wiring, breakers to determine faulty equipment. Mounts, connects and adjusts transformers, motors, electrode, relays, solenoids, switches, thermostats, rheostats, aquastats, stack switches and ducts. Repair and replace water regulators, boosters, generators, oil and air supplies and controls, alarms, safety devices, etc. Charts and meters indicate such things as water level in the boilers, water pressure and temperature of the water and boiler, operator must determine whether to use pressure reducing valves or whether water pumps should be started or stopped and how long they should be used. Performs maintenance, repair, adjustment, and modification of refrigeration, air conditioning, and control equipment and systems which includes, but not limited to, air handler units, exhaust fans, cooling towers, condensate return system, steam for heat and humidity associated with the conditioning of air, pumps, fan coil units, induction units, air compressors, air dryers, heat recovery, etc. Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems such as sewage and water and equipment such as water closets, tubs, lavatories, showers, drinking fountains and ice makers. Operates and queries Building Automation System Computer and makes adjustments to heating and cooling system as required. Work Schedule: Supervisor will determine hours and shift at time of interview Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Authorized Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD08882A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment 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/trial period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/01/2025. 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, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without 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: The employee handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that seldom weigh over 50 pounds. The work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and water lines and duct work. Is occasionally required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Working Conditions: Most of the work is done inside, but the employee is subject to temperature changes when working on equipment such as wiring in computer rooms. The employee is occasionally subject to burns, cuts, electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments. Exposure is repeated, prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin, and internal organs. Education Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.