- Position Title
- Maintenance Mechanic
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBTB-12736206-25-MTL Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Wednesday, May 21, 2025 to Tuesday, September 30, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
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.
2.
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.
2.
Are you willing to accept the conditions of employment as indicated in the announcement?
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
For the following questions, please select the response that most accurately reflects your ability to perform the task listed.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF THE POSITION WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION
The maintenance mechanic on the evening shift serves as the "engineer on duty" (EOD) and as such, is responsible for performing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs after normal business hours. The EOD responds to a variety of trouble calls, including fire alarms and elevator entrapments throughout the medical center and is responsible for the oversight and operation of chiller plant and heating & cooling systems throughout the facility. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining an accurate and complete log of issues and events during the tour and turning over items requiring further attention to the appropriate Engineering shop.
Do you have the ability to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision?
The maintenance mechanic on the evening shift serves as the "engineer on duty" (EOD) and as such, is responsible for performing plumbing, electrical, and HVAC repairs after normal business hours. The EOD responds to a variety of trouble calls, including fire alarms and elevator entrapments throughout the medical center and is responsible for the oversight and operation of chiller plant and heating & cooling systems throughout the facility. The incumbent is responsible for maintaining an accurate and complete log of issues and events during the tour and turning over items requiring further attention to the appropriate Engineering shop.
Do you have the ability to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision?
2.
Performing maintenance and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings.
3.
Installing, repairing, or replacing doors and windows with all hardware, including locksets and closers.
4.
Installing, modifying, and repairing plumbing systems.
5.
Using skills from a variety of trades such as plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, plastering, carpentry and painting.
6.
Installing and making uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration, and air conditioning units and systems.
7.
Conducting inspections and performing routine maintenance on area of responsibility assigned.
8.
Constructing concrete structures (walls, slabs, footers, forms, etc.).
9.
Planning and measuring material according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions.
10.
Measuring, cutting, constructing, or repairing wood or wood substitute items.
11.
Laying out and installing valves, traps, and unions needed for proper plumbing systems.
12.
Laying out and installing suspended lay-in ceiling systems, including ceiling grid.
13.
Reading and following instructions for applying and using prepared solvents and coating materials.
14.
Utilizing written work orders with or without sketches and/or blueprints to carry out work.
15.
Planning, measuring, and laying out carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes.
16.
Following wiring diagrams.
17.
Using equipment and tools common to the electrical trade to accomplish daily work.
18.
Operating general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment to produce finished items with precise fits, accurate dimension, and acceptable appearance.
19.
Using equipment and shop tools common to the plumbing trade to accomplish daily work.
20.
Performing preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper function
21.
Overseeing the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties.
22.
Planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work.
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month and 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.