Duties

Summary

THIS POSITION IS ONLY OPEN TO STATUS APPLICANTS
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Responsibilities

The Maintenance Mechanic position is located at the Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. The Maintenance Mechanic duties include, but are not limited to:

-Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently to determine the layout of work sequences relating to the materials used as well as the space availability.

-Plans and carries out projects from initial layout to completion, focusing on accuracy, spacing, fit, and structural soundness.

-Determines the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the construction through finish required to put out the best product.

-Setup and operate a wide variety of shop and portable construction tools within the function of assigned projects.

-Uses wood, metal, composite materials, counter tops, suspended ceilings, trim, brick, cinder block, various flooring, drywall, finishing fasteners for project completion.

-Constructs, installs, repairs, demolishes, and modifies metal, wood, and wood substitute structures - these include but are not limited to; building frames, concrete forms, walls, doors frames, interior trim, window frames, and modular furniture.

-Assembles items with a variety of joining techniques utilizing attachment variations including glue, screw, and nail fasteners, as well as close fit mitered joints.

-Repairs/installs masonry projects laying common/ face brick, firebrick, cinder block, glass block, terra cotta, as well as various artificial and natural stone in the construction or repair of such items as walls, walkways, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, boilers, and catch basins.

-Performs repair/finish of drywall or plastering on a variety of settings utilizing joint compounds , plaster, tape, patches, and applicable fasteners.

-Prepares surfaces using hand or power tools, resins, pre-coating agents, as well as various compounds to remove, fill, smooth, shape, and level surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly to imperfections.

-Applies coating materials including paint, varnishes, and shellacs utilizing correct industry standard application devices. Uses coating techniques that ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected, and free from drips/runs.

-Meets the needs of customers while supporting the Medical Center. Consistently communicates and treats customers (patients, visitors, volunteers, and all Medical Center staff) in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. Provides the customer with consistent information according to the established policies and procedures. Handles conflict and problems in dealing with the customer constructively and appropriately.

Work Schedule: Various tours available including: (Mon-Fri, 8-4:30pm),(Wed-Sun, 8am-4:30pm), (Mon-Fri, 3:30pm-Midnight), and (Sat-Wed, 3:30pm-Midnight)
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic / PD#2779
Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives/Expenses: Not authorized

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
9

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to a background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/09/2019.

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:

• Building and Construction
• Customer Service
• Plan and organize work
• Shop Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Use Shop Drawings
• Without more than normal supervision
• Work Practices

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent must be able to lift and carry heavy objects (occasionally in excess of 40 pounds) and hold them in awkward positions while they are being installed or removed. Incumbent must be able to work for prolonged periods while kneeling, crouching, stooping and/or standing in awkward positions and to climb and work from ladders, man lifts, scaffolding, and roofs.

Education

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or 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.

Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

Financial disclosure not required.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Other

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

The following documents are required :

-Resume or CV (Required)
-Current/Prior Federal employees (except current Richmond VAMC employees) must submit a copy of their latest/last Notification of Personnel Action SF-50. (Required)
-Veterans eligibility documentation such as DD-214 or equivalent, SF-15 and VA Letters, as appropriate. (Required, if claiming veterans preference)

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.