Maintenance Mechanic

The incumbent of this position is a maintenance mechanic in all aspects of the maintenance field. HVAC, electrical, plumbing/ pipefitting, painting, and general repair and maintenance of center owned utility equipment, structure, etc. His/ Her primary duties include a wide variety of installations, repairs, and modifications of building air conditioning system equipment, electrical systems, and various other center owned equipment, and all other duties as assigned. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the carpentry, installation, maintenance, and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices. 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. Performs carpentry tasks repairing and maintaining wood/ wood substitute components of building and structures. Repairs various facility owned furniture to include but not limited to; cabinets, desks, and removable/ permanent shelving. 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. Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes. Installing and making uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration, and air conditioning units and systems. Performing welding duties using electric and wire feed, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of metal in various sizes, shapes, and thickness. Constructing concrete structures (walls, slabs, footers, forms, etc.). Planning and measuring various materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions. Reading and interpreting work orders, instructions, sketches, blueprints, building codes, and wiring diagrams. Using and maintaining equipment and tools common to various trades. Making repairs on and 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. Overseeing the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties. Planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work. Performing related duties as required. Prior experience working in a healthcare facility as part of a maintenance team. This is an essential position. The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather. The tour of duty may include holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts. This position will be located in the Facilities Management Service, Maintenance & Operations section of the VA Health Care Center, El Paso, Texas. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 7:00 am - 3:30 pm - (Work schedule subject to change based on the agency needs). - (The tour of duty may include holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts). Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD01241A Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Physical Requirements: The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, extension ladders and lifts in areas that require lifting, pushing, pulling or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes, sometimes in excess of 60 pounds. He/ She is subjected to strain due to lack of movement, such as standing in place, crouching or stooping for extended periods of time. The incumbent also may be required to enter confined spaces after being trained on '

Salaire : $29 – $34/Per Hour | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans? Welcome to El Paso - a true Southwest Delight!El Paso can serve as your base point for travel in any direction, within a few short hours you can ski in Ruidoso; take in the cultural ambiance of Albuquerque, arrive in Phoenix for professional sports, detour to Tucson for beautiful hikes and farmer's markets. Just north is Las Cruces, home to pecan orchards and agriculture. El Paso itself offers a dynamic community of local culture, military culture, Southwest charm and Tex-Mex. El Paso has an international airport, renown medical school, Spaceport America -the largest US Army Installation, minor league baseball team. The VA has adopted Core Values and Characteristics that apply universally across the Department. The five Core Values define "