Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing a variety of tasks involving the upkeep of equipment, buildings, grounds and related fixtures, and utilities of the Medical Center. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs examinations and operational tests to determine the need for repair of equipment;
• Repairs and maintains equipment such as would be maintained by an electrician, medical equipment repairer, carpenter, plumber, and/or welder;
• Repairs electrical equipment requiring knowledge and application of electrical principles, materials and safety standards requiring the use of wiring diagrams, electrical maintenance and repair manuals;
• Installs, maintains, and repairs all types of plumbing lines, fixtures and fittings on all types of equipment and systems;
• Sets up, adjusts, and adapts hand and power tools to accomplish tasks;
• Repairs mechanical equipment such as sterilizers, hydraulic tables, and operating tables and any other mechanical assemblies using gears, shafts, and pulleys;
• Selects proper replacement parts and identifies materials, mechanisms, and components from knowledge of electrical and mechanical symbols; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: The Providence VA Medical Center is a full-time hospital that operates 24/7. Most shifts will occur Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday during second shift (3:00pm to 11:30pm) however the exact tour of duty will be discussed during the interview process. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD4653A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is a LIUNA Bargaining Unit position.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for internal or other current permanent Federal agency employees.
• This position is covered by a special rate.