- Position Title
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSU-12698181-25-MN Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, February 25, 2025 to Friday, April 25, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
Are you willing to accept the working conditions as indicated in the announcement?
4.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
5.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and education are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or education as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
The following statement pertains to your ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision (Screen Out).
1.
(Screen-Out) Do you have the ability to perform the duties of the Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision? Related experience includes: using skills from a variety of trades such as carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, plastering, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC); maintaining and repairing architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings; planning, laying out, measuring, and cutting materials; reading and interpreting work orders, instructions, specifications, and blueprints; and using and maintaining the tools and equipment of various trades. NOTE: Your experience must be detailed in your resume to receive credit.
For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training.
The following statements pertain to the Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair competency (knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Must have knowledge in Electrical, Carpentry, A/C and Refrigeration, Plumbing, and General Maintenance.
3.
Independently plans and completes projects that involve constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams.
4.
Must have knowledge and skill that include: Laying floor tile, lock maintenance, installing ceiling tile, lights and light fixtures, receptacles and switches, plastering, painting, carpentry work, plumbing, repairing chairs, installing door closures and door stops, hanging bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks etc along with casters on desks chairs, food carts, mounting paper towel holders, signs, corner guards, and installing safety treads on steps.
The following statements pertain to the Technical Practices competency (Technical Practices - theoretical, precise, artistic).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Plan ,measure, and layout carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes, manufacturers specifications, technical manuals, and be knowledgeable in shop math and standard formulas.
6.
Have experience in the installation, repair, modification, and preventative maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Repairs equipment such as sewage eater, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubes, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Steam system troubleshooting and repair including back flow prevention valves, steam control valves, radiators, and coils.
7.
The incumbent will understand the provisions of the National Electrical Code and be sufficiently knowledgeable of the code to satisfactorily research special requirements or applications pertaining to low voltage systems. Identify electrical problems and define the repairs/upgrades required to ensure safe working and living environments throughout the facility. Circuit breaker resetting and troubleshooting, specifying replacement as required.
The following statements pertain to the Measuring Instruments competency (use of measuring instruments).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Measures, cuts and constructs using standard building materials.
9.
Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques.
10.
Plan, measure, and lay out materials using typical shop mathematics for complex and exact projects. Plan, measure, and lay out materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes.
The following statements pertain to the Interpreting Instructions and Specifications competency (ability to interpret instructions and specifications and read blueprints).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and lay out the routing placement, slant, slope, fall and proper operations of systems and equipment.
12.
Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and reports. Possess knowledge an skills required to effectively implement GEMS, Green Environmental Management System.
13.
Work assignments will come from the electronic work order system, assignments from supervisor, or emergent situations as reported by medical center staff.
The following statements pertain to the Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment competency (ability to use and maintain tools and equipment).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools, and use a variety of tools by setting up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Incumbent must be skilled in the use of all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required.
15.
Incumbent is also involved in using general and some specialized tools and equipment of various building trades. Incumbent inspects clinic areas as it pertains to general maintenance of these areas.
16.
Is responsible for selecting and safely using proper tools, devices, manuals, references and efficient procedures. Independently diagnoses, plans and completes projects or work orders involving routine repairs. Refers major breakdowns to supervisor for planning of overhaul or replacement.
The following statements pertain to the Materials competency (knowledge of materials).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Have the ability to select proper wire gauges, insulation, protective devices and switching for a variety of equipment, lighting and miscellaneous electrical loads.
18.
Repairs plumbing systems, installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems.
19.
Maintenance Mechanic should have some experience in the installation, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
RESUME REMINDER- Your resume must include the following information each job listed: Job title; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week); Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held. Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.