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Summary Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of duties dedicated to design, construction, and maintenance of both the interior and exterior medical center masonry and brick structures with Facilities Management. Requires a high level of knowledge of building construction techniques and skills spanning multiple trades. Maintenance Mechanic works both independently on small building maintenance projects and as part of team of specialists to perform larger new construction and renovation projects. Responsibilities Maintenance Mechanic works at a journeyman level independently on most jobs with limited oral or written technical and administrative guidance or assistance from the Maintenance and Repair (M&R) Supervisor. On occasion, the incumbent will be tasked to perform duties as a member of a team under the general guidance of a Work Leader. Erects smoke and fire walls to NFPA specifications and constructs dust barriers to meet the OSHA regulations. Occasionally works in radiological areas of the hospital and installs lead­ lined sheet rock, glass, windows frames, doors and door frames to meet all federal regulations and site inspection from in-house physicist. Ensures all federal, state, and local building codes and Department of Veterans Affairs' construction and design policies and regulations are being followed. Particular attention is applied to ADA and Barrier-Free design guides. Reading and interpreting task orders, blueprints, sketches, and drawings, and performing material take offs for ordering parts and supplies for various size projects. Plans work; determines tools and techniques to use; lays tile, brick, concrete blocks, and cinder blocks for unique designs and patterns for either repair or renovation. Interior work includes floor preparation and installation of flooring ceramic flooring materials and laying out and building concrete block walls. Frequently uses a wide range of power tools during a typical work shift. Adjust, troubleshoot, repair, and install a wide variety of commercially manufactured locking devices including combination locks which are typically installed in such security units as safes, vaults, cabinets, and chests. Utilizes skills and techniques to lay outs rooms in accordance with drawings, sketches, or a list of requirements; install sheet rock walls and ceilings, metal studs, structural studs and wall backing sets steel frames, steel and wood doors, and windows. Mixes water-base and solvent paints and lacquers to color match based on material substrate, applies coatings, and properly manages waste. All other duties assigned in support of other trades for the benefit of the Medical Center. Work Schedule: TUE-FRI 0600-1630 Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD40120A Physical Requirements: The work requires frequent lifting and carrying heavy materials and parts weighing in excess of 40 pounds with occasional lifting up to 90 pounds. Incumbent works off of scaffolding, ladders, and other raised devices. Other requirements include walking, standing, crawling, reaching, kneeling, bending, pushing and pulling. The incumbent will frequently work in uncomfortable and awkward positions. He or she will perform repetitive motions such as troweling concrete or drywall mud or rolling paint. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) 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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information 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. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for 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. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. 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.