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Summary This position works in the Maintenance Section located in the Robley Rex Veterans Administration Medical Center Louisville, Kentucky. The Maintenance Mechanic will install, troubleshoot, test, repair, modify, calibrate, program and provide general maintenance on a wide variety of mechanical systems commonly used at a medical facility. Responsibilities This position works in the Maintenance Section located in the Veterans Administration Medical Center Louisville, Kentucky. The purpose of the position is to perform repairs, rebuilding, retrofitting, and maintaining a variety of multi-function building infrastructure equipment by using a preventive maintenance program (PM) of facilities structure, assigned utility systems, and non-medical equipment. Installs, modifies and repairs, new and existing high and low pressure piping systems and equipment, such as steam heating, steam generators, expansion tanks, condensate, radiators, steam traps and control and temperature regulating valves. Independently troubleshoots, diagnoses, plans and completes installations/repairs using blueprints, sketches, work orders and other specifications. May be required to operate trucks, tractors, and grounds equipment to maintain grounds, parking lots, snow removal, material handling and general hauling necessary for maintenance. Work with natural gas, air compressors, air systems, vacuum pumps and vacuum systems, high pressure steam, compactor sterilizers, hot and cold water systems, and with all the associated valves, regulators, traps and controls commonly used with each. Plumbing responsibilities involve installing, modifying and repairing or new and existing Utility supply and disposal systems equipment such as drains, traps, water lines and valves, sinks, commodes, urinals and sterilizers, eye wash stations and back flow preventions. Performs preventive maintenance according to station program and as assigned All other tasks as assigned Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday 0600-1630 Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD04739A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized 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, 08/11/2025. 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 Measuring Instruments 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/Working Conditions: Frequently handles objects weighing up to 65 pounds and occasionally carries heavier objects for considerable distances. 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. Usually performs work inside areas that are inadequately lighted, ventilated and-heated. Floor surfaces are sometimes wet, oily and slippery. Frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises, and to noise and vibration from machines. Frequently work Is performed from ladders, exposing incumbent to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling. Dirt, grease and dampness are frequently encountered. Protective devices such as hard hats, gloves, and goggles are used on occasions. Required to wear protective clothing when working in hazardous areas, such as asbestos. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. 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.