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Position Title
Maintenance Mechanic Worker
Agency
Veterans Health Administration
Announcement Number
CARZ-12750310-25-NRT Opens in new window
Open Period
Friday, June 13, 2025 to Monday, June 23, 2025
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
  • 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.
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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:
  • 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.
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 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.
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4. Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference?  You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.  Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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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.
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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.
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. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages or encrypted, and digitally signed documents linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
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In order to receive appropriate consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for Veterans' Preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference along with the required documentation listed on the form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (limit characters)
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). (limit characters)
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 subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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. (limit characters)
1. SCREEN-OUT: Ability to perform the work as a Maintenance Mechanic Worker without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes using skills from a variety of trades such as carpentry, painting, and masonry that involves installation, maintenance, and repair of architectural of buildings; performing furniture maintenance; laying out, measuring and cutting materials; reading and interpreting blueprints, specifications, instructions, and work orders; and using and maintaining tools and equipment common to these various trades. (Resume must clearly support responses to the online questionnaire to received credit)
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For each task in the following groups, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Repairs metal case works, desks, ceilings, cubical curtain tracks, wood and metal framings.
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3. Assembles office furniture and display boards.
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4. Assembles, disassembles, reconfigures and relocates multiple pieces of furniture from one area to another area or building.
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5. Repairs office furniture such as tightening loose panels and legs, chair repairs to seatbacks and rollers, rearrange shelving units and repairs to wall hung cabinets.
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6. Cuts, constructs, installs and repairs a variety of wood, wood composite and wood substitute structures.
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7. Applies standard measurements, shop mathematics, instructions, plans and blueprints in the performance of duties.
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8. Installs and repairs interior and external trims, sheet-rocks, windows and doors.
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9. Installs cover base, metal studs, ceiling tiles and cabinets.
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10. Constructs work benches, countertops, equipment cabinets, and items that have molding and decorative trim.
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11. Lifts and moves very heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies; sometimes through confined spaces.
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12. Occasionally excavates small or inaccessible areas by hand, in order to repair or install new systems, floors, walkways or driveways.
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13. Occasionally operates a forklift, power pallet jack, or high reach work platform in order to deliver materials and tools where they are needed.
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14. Cleans up work site daily, returns tools and supplies at the completion of work, or when they are no longer required for the current job.
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15. Determine the proper grade, size, and type of lumber or wood substitute material required for the job.
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16. Operates a wide variety of wood working machines and tools, such as cordless drills, saws, table saws, miter saws, planers, joiners, routers, nailers, and multiple other tools.
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17. Uses personal protective equipment necessary to safety perform tasks in building and construction.
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18. Assists with installing various flooring systems including carpeting, vinyl, composite tile, ceramic wall and floor tile.
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19. Assists journeymen painters with painting, paint touch ups, installation of signs/banners, hanging pictures, and ensuring they are supplied with tools and materials.
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20. Assists journeyman masons with construction or repair of masonry walls, floors, walkways or driveway patches, using cinder block, brick, concrete or plaster and lath.
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21. Mixes cement, mortar and adhesives.
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22. Selects the appropriate type of paint for the application.
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23. Reads and interprets drawings, blueprints and determine the layout and work sequences and type of lumber or special related materials.
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24. Reads furniture plans, furniture assembly instructions to make adjustments in furniture hardware to facilitate proper alignment and minor repair.
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25. Applies working knowledge of building codes and systems.
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Veteran's Preference Documentation Reminder - In order to receive appropriate preference consideration, you should submit proper documentation if you are claiming eligibility for veteran's preference, which includes a copy of your DD-214 (member copy 4 or earlier version that shows character of service). Applicant's claiming 10-Point preference should also submit an SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference along with the required documentation listed on the SF-15 form (such as verification of service-connected disability percentage). (limit characters)
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) 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. (limit characters)