Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

This position is located at the Salisbury VA Medical Center, organizationally aligned within the Facilities Management Service, in Salisbury, North Carolina under the Construction Crew. This is a full performance, journeyman level, Maintenance Mechanic that reports directly to the Supervisor. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, roofing and other basic trade duties to improve building maintenance.

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Duties

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Major duties include, but are not limited to:

• Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness.
• Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of roofing materials (i.e., asphalt, shingles, tile, roofing, sheet metal, flashing, etc.)
• Constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, ceilings, staircases, door and window frames, etc.
• Installation and removal of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, tile, cement, stone, wood and laminate.
• Skill in the operation of general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment and be able to produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, and acceptable appearance.
• Reads and interpret technical instruction manuals, troubleshooting and operating guides, installation manuals.
• Plans and lays out complex work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints and own knowledge of construction.
• Must keep up to date on rules, regulations, product information and health care practices, such as "Universal Precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets", burn permits, lock and tag out procedures, etc.
• Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and stationary shop tools.
• Maintains all tools in proper working condition by sharpening, adjusting, cleaning, lubricating, replacing belts, etc.
• Tools, supplies, storage area and work carts used within course of work must be well maintained, free from clutter, serviceable and meet all service and OSHA requirements.
• Selects materials and obtains replacement parts by comparison with the part to be replaced, or by reference to supply lists and manufacturers' catalogs.
• Oversees the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties.
• Plans the materials, tools, and techniques needed for completing work assignments.

Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Construction Crew)

Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD50057A

Physical Requirements : Requires standing for extended periods of time while operating machinery. The work involves considerable walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Lifts, carries or moves materials weighing up to 45 kilograms (100 pounds). Uses assistance or lifting devices for heavier items. During normal day-to-day operations, individuals will be required to perform grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching above shoulder height.

Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors which may require exposure to a variety of weather conditions and environments (i.e, excess humidity, chemicals and solvents, fumes, dust and noise). May perform some duties of position on patient wards, within storage areas, on facility grounds or within sub-basement locations. May be exposed to moderate-to-high noise from machinery in shop areas, dirt, dust, fumes and unpleasant odors. Hazards of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falling from ladders and scaffolds, burns from asphalt are present. Protective devices, as needed, such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves are required. Clothing may become soiled or damaged. Possess knowledge and ability to work in hospital, health care, and industrial environments in a manner as not to endanger occupants or structure. Endangerment could be in the form of chemical, housekeeping, physical hazards, barriers to egress, or medical condition of patients. Remains up to date about rules, regulations, product information and health care practices, such as: "Universal Precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets", burn permits, lock out and tag out procedures, etc. Completes all required computer training within allotted time frames.

Requirements

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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
• 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 ( 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)
• Materials
• 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

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.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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