Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic works for the Facilities Management Service (FMS) within the VA Maine Healthcare System at the Togus VA Medical Center. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Duties include but are not limited to: Responds to various emergencies such as water leaks, sewer backups, and power outages. Does daily checks of clipboard maintenance items throughout the facility, the work ranges from mounting devices and equipment on walls to changing light bulbs and ballast and repairing plumbing fixtures. Must be capable of reading blueprints, work orders, factory manual, operating instructions, etc., with a knowledgeable understanding to perform troubleshooting maintenance and inspections required by their work. Must be knowledgeable in the use of electrical test instruments, in the use of hand tools and power tools to perform repairs and locate problems/issues that may require advice from the Maintenance Control Manager. Identify electrical problems and define the repairs/upgrades required to ensure safe working and living environments throughout the facility. Must be skilled in the use of all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required. Circuit breaker resetting and troubleshooting; specifying replacement as required. Measures, cuts and constructs using standard building materials. Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs and modifies, benches, partitions, tables, furniture, etc. Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Plan, measure, and lay out carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building. Repairs plumbing systems: Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, oil, water closets, tubs, and showers. Uses tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, and lead pots. Installing ceiling tile, lights and light fixtures, receptacles and switches. Plastering, painting, and carpentry work. Plumbing, such as minor repair of water and heating systems. Hanging bulletin boards, pictures, minors, fans, clocks, etc. Installing casters on desks, chairs, food carts, etc. Mounting paper towel holders, signs, and corner guards. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD00289A Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 01/12/2027. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Tech

Salaire : $28 – $32/Per Hour | Avantages : http://www.vacareers.va.gov/why-choose-va/benefits/index.asp

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