Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

The incumbent is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Maintenance Supervisor - Supervisory General Engineer - or Chief - Facilities Management Service - for the Eastern Kansas Health Care Service Veterans Affairs Medical Centers. Performs a wide variety of general building maintenance tasks necessary to maintain safe and functional facility conditions.

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 Measuring Instruments 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.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities will include: Performing maintenance and repair of architectural - mechanical - and electrical components of buildings
• Installing - modifying - and repairing furniture items - doors - windows - floor coverings - baseboards - and signage
• Installing - modifying - and repairing plumbing and electrical systems
• Conducting inspections and performing routine maintenance on area of responsibility assigned
• Constructing/framing metal stud dry wall partitions and drywalling - mudding - taping - and plastering
• Patching and painting various surfaces
• Performing snow removal using vehicles for snow plowing - snow blowers - and shoveling
• Keeping storage areas clean - orderly - and organized to maintain an accurate inventory of supplies - tools - and materials
• Planning and measuring various materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions
• Reading and interpreting work orders - instructions - sketches - blueprints - and building codes
• Using and maintaining equipment and tools common to various trades
• Performing preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper function
• Working with wood or wood substitute materials - gypsum board or fiber-cement board - concrete/rebar - glass - etc.
• Installing laminate and protective coverings on various surfaces
• Laying concrete block brick and performing minor masonry repairs
• Performing related duties as required
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday - 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD10458A Physical Requirements: Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.