Description du poste
Performs maintenance, troubleshooting, inspections, and repairs on building service systems and equipment, including plumbing, steam piping, laundry, and commercial kitchen systems. Identifies and resolves mechanical malfunctions, performs preventive maintenance, and ensures equipment operates safely and efficiently in support of Martinsburg VA Medical Center operations.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and