Maintenance Mechanic

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

01EXPERIENCE

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: Without more than normal supervision.

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair. Technical Practices. Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading). 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.

Located in the heart of West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle, the Martinsburg Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) can be found on 175 acres in historic Berkeley County and has a service area of more than 70,000 Veterans in West Virginia, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

The Medical Center, part of the VA Capitol Health Care Network (VISN 5), offers a comprehensive range of services, including internal medicine, ambulatory surgery, audiology and speech pathology, dental, nursing home, nutrition, podiatry, prosthetics, women's health, mental health and rehabilitation medicine. Patient care is provided through an integrated primary care concept, and each veteran is assigned to a team of health care providers that follows the patient's care both as an inpatient and an outpatient.

It is the mission of the Medical Center to honor America's Veterans as heroes by providing the highest quality health care. The employees of the Martinsburg VAMC are dedicated to improving the quality of life for eligible veterans through excellent health care. Duties may include but are not limited to: Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, inspection, repair, and preventive maintenance on laundry equipment, including washer extractors, dryers, tumblers, ironing equipment, sewing machines, and folding systems.

Repairs and maintains commercial kitchen equipment, including dishwashers, steam cookers, conveyor systems, and pot and pan washing equipment. Installs, modifies, maintains, and repairs plumbing, steam, gas, sewage, fire sprinkler, vacuum, compressed air, and potable water distribution systems. Performs welding, brazing, soldering, and metal fabrication to repair, modify, and install equipment and system components.

Reads and interprets blueprints, schematics, diagrams, and specifications to plan and complete maintenance and construction projects. Installs, repairs, and replaces valves, pumps, piping, fittings, pressure-reducing stations, water heaters, and related utility equipment. Conducts equipment inspections, performs diagnostics, records operational data, and completes corrective and preventive maintenance work orders.

Uses hand tools, power tools, testing devices, and specialized trade equipment to diagnose and resolve mechanical and utility system failures. Assists with installation of new equipment and utility systems and performs HVAC ductwork and sheet metal fabrication as needed. Ensures compliance with safety regulations, established trade practices, and facility operating procedures while supporting the mission of the Martinsburg VA Medical Center. Other tasks and duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Full time.

Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD25254A Physical Requirements: Regular walking tours of the main hospital and outbuildings to conduct inspections of equipment which include some lifting, kneeling, standing, climbing, and stooping. Maintenance and repairs frequently require manual labor and working in awkward and cramped positions in places such as attics and interstitial areas and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.

Frequent standing, walking, and climbing are required while checking equipment. There are times when the incumbent will be required to work overtime in support of the VAMC's mission. Most work is done inside with routine exposure to: surrounding temperatures in excess of 100 degrees.