- Position Title
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTA-12711855-25-MTS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, March 19, 2025 to Thursday, April 3, 2025
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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).
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience and/or training that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and training are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or training 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.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have the ability to work without more than normal supervision?
2.
Do you possess a current valid state driver's license?
3.
Please enter your driver's license number, state or territory of issue, and its expiration date.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
4.
Do you possess your Universal Technician for Refrigerant Recovery?
Note: You will be required to provide a copy during the applications process.
Note: You will be required to provide a copy during the applications process.
Please answer the following to determine your level of knowledge with the applicable duties.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Performing maintenance and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings.
6.
Installing and repairing furniture items, floor coverings, and baseboards
7.
Installing, repairing, or replacing doors and windows with all hardware, including locksets and closers.
8.
Installing, modifying, and repairing plumbing systems
9.
Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes.
10.
Installing and making uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration, and air conditioning units and systems.
11.
Using skills from a variety of trades such as plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, plastering, carpentry and painting.
12.
Conducting inspections and performing routine maintenance on area of responsibility assigned.
13.
Constructing/framing walls and applying drywall, mud, tape, and plaster
14.
Patching and painting various surfaces
15.
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.
16.
Constructing concrete structures (walls, slabs, footers, forms, etc.).
17.
Planning and measuring material according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions.
18.
Measuring, cutting, constructing, or repairing wood or wood substitute items
19.
Measuring, cutting, and installing building components such as rafters, walls, and staircases.
20.
Laying out and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper plumbing systems.
21.
Laying out and installing suspended lay-in ceiling systems, including ceiling grid.
22.
Reading and following instructions for applying and using prepared solvents and coating materials.
23.
Utilizing written work orders with or without sketches and/or blueprints to carry out work
24.
Planning, measuring, and laying out carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes.
25.
Following wiring diagrams.
26.
Using equipment and tools common to the electrical trade to accomplish daily work.
27.
Using equipment and shop tools common to the plumbing trade to accomplish daily work
28.
Operating general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment to produce finished items with precise fits, accurate dimension, and acceptable appearance.
29.
Performing preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper function
30.
Fabricating replacement parts which are not readily available to make repairs on tools and equipment.
31.
Applying laminates or protective coverings on counter-tops, shelving, cabinets, and walls.
32.
Cutting and installing window glass.
33.
Working with wood or wood substitute materials, gypsum board or fiber-cement board materials, concrete/rebar, etc.
34.
Overseeing the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties.
35.
Planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work.