Maintenance Mechanic

Summary This position is located at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System (GCVHCS) – Engineering Service – Biloxi – MS. The primary function of this position includes journeyman plumbing, carpentry, electric, painting and general maintenance skills. Mechanics service and repair building and related fixtures on an emergency type basis requiring the use of trade practices associated with occupations in the mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing and associated trades. 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 online 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, Ability to interpret instructions – specifications – etc (includes blueprint reading), Knowledge of materials, Use of measuring instruments, Technical practices, Equipment ability to use and maintain tools and equipment, Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision, Ability to 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, religious, 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. Duties This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT until September 30‑2026 Qualified applicants will be considered and referred as vacancies become available Constructs – alters – repairs – and modifies items made of metal, wood – and wood substitutes Assembles/disassembles – installs – repairs and modifies steel stud framing – wood and wood structures for structural soundness to include creating or working from complex drawings as a layout of the entire floor plan – ensuring assembly is consistent with building codes – safety standards – local standards – and manufacturing standards Mixes and finishes plaster and applies to walls and ceilings – taking into consideration type of lathing – required thickness – weather conditions – etc Selects proper tools and materials for work to be accomplished Patches and repairs damaged plaster or stucco surfaces and repairs and finishes gypsum walls by applying joint compound and tape to cracks and joints Removes and installs flooring – ceramic tile – structural and glazed tiles for walls – floors and ceilings in medical offices and various locations each requiring special consideration due to type of activity – location and – infectious control requirements Maintains – repairs – alters and renovates the interior and exterior structures built from concrete – block – ceramic tiles by preparing and spreading mortar or adhesive – cutting – shaping – and laying blocks and tiles – and finishing joints Locate leaks – determines cause and extent of damages to the facility – and determines the type of work to be conducted and proper techniques and methods Reads – interprets – plans – lays out and performs work accordingly to building plans – blueprints – drawings – as‑builts – oral and written instructions and from maintenance complaints or requests Applies materials or paint using acceptable trade methods such as brushes – rollers – spray guns – graining devices and devices that give special effects Examines and assesses state of aged or damaged structures and equipment Operates tools such as a table saw – circular saw – drill press – jack hammer – hand tools – measuring devices – and other equipment that are required by carpenters Conducts medical facility oversight and rounding for LP steam and hot water boilers from OHE Startup – warm up and shutdown of boiler Operation of all equipment and controls Have skill in operating and using power and hand tools and other woodworking equipment such as portable drills – clippers – joiners – shavers – tenoners – sanders – routers – power activated nailers – combustion type saws – screw fasteners – drill presses – and table saws Performs work from verbal instructions – work orders – and wiring diagrams Voltage is usually from 120 to 277 volts Must have the ability to read and follow directions that explain how to apply and use prepared solvents and thin and stir coating materials Repairs and installs wall and door framing – drywall – including taping and spackling and use of plaster when situations warrant Tour of Duty: Monday – Friday – 3:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (Not eligible for condensed schedule) Subject to change by supervisor to meet facility needs Position Description Title/PD#Maintenance Mechanic/PD03520A Physical Effort: Maintenance Mechanic will be required to lift – carry – push or pull a variety of materials and equipment in excess of 40 lbs – such as fixtures – tools – ladders – and testing equipment and will occasionally handle items weighing in excess of 100 lbs Will also be required to walk – stand – bend – climb – balance – stoop – kneel – crouch – and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions to make necessary repairs Working Conditions: Maintenance Mechanic will be required to perform work inside and outside buildings Will be exposed to inclement weather – dirt – sewage – dust – fumes – and steam at all times Will also be exposed to hazards of electrical shock and burns – as well as grease – chemical solutions – and falls from ladders or scaffolds Incumbent will be subject to injury from use of hand and power tools – cuts – and bruises Will be subject to emergency call outs 24‑hours a day – 7‑days per week – and may from time to time be scheduled for weekend or night work – as needed Incumbent will be aware of all job‑specific health hazards and will wear the appropriate/required personal protective equipment (PPE) Incumbent will inform supervisor of any unusual health hazards encountered for guidance as necessary #J-18808-Ljbffr