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Summary This position is assigned to the Structural Unit of the Facility Management Service at the VA Loma Linda Health Care Facility. The Maintenance Mechanic conducts preventative maintenance inspections, and repairs or replaces parts as needed such as smoke door hardware and closures, and emergency lighting systems while assisting other sections in support of overall service work requirements. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to the following: Conduct preventative maintenance inspections Repair or replace parts or assemblies Lubricate items as needed such as fire and smoke door hardware and closures, emergency lighting systems and SEPSS Assist Maintenance Mechanics in other sections in support of work requirements Perform basic metalworking, soldering, and various types of welding Have a sound knowledge of Mechanical, Carpentry, and Electrical fields Have skill in the use of general and specialized tools such as electric hand drills, rivet guns, grinders, lifting jacks, and basic electrical test meters Have knowledge of structural unit maintenance requirements Complete tasks in accordance with established priorities and daily assignments Ability to interpret work orders, sketches, schematics, and equipment manuals Ability to follow instructions as given, exercise good judgment, perform quality workmanship, and complete all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner Responsible for the correct use of tools, equipment, and materials needed to complete assigned tasks Observe safety rules and objectives and take necessary precautions to prevent injury to self and others Utilize issued safety equipment during the accomplishment of assigned duties Maintain tools and equipment in a clean and serviceable condition Keep job site in an orderly and hazard free state and complete worksite cleanup as needed Perform other duties as assigned Work Schedule: 7:00am-3:30pm Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD023820 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period (OR INSERT "2-year trial 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. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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: Ability to Plan and Organize Work Attention to Detail Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. 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.