Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

The purpose of this position will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic in the Engineering Service at the Oklahoma City VA Healthcare System. He/she will perform the duties of a fully trained construction specialist, performing various tasks from written and oral instructions. Work consists of reading and interpreting blueprints, sketches, and drawings and performing material takeoffs for ordering various sizes of projects.

Duties

Work consists of, but is not limited to: Processing work assignments and is normally free to use own judgment and initiative in completing assignments. Maintenance Mechanic must use own initiative on maintenance and repair work to identify malfunctions or non-functions, then proceed with corrective action. Troubleshoots equipment malfunctions and failures and determines the extent of repairs and parts needed, estimated materials required, selects best work methods. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Independently diagnoses, plans and completes projects or work orders involving routine repairs.. Performs walk through inspections of buildings and initiates electronic workorders for deficiencies found. Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs and modifies routine mill work, framing, benches, partitions, tables, furniture, etc. Repairing and replacing parts of bedside stands, cabinets, and hospital equipment. Diagnoses malfunctioning systems, apparatus, or components, using test equipment and hand tools to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Troubleshoots circuits, controls and systems to locate, repair and replace defective components. Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Repairs plumbing systems. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems. Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday -Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:30am (10 Hour Shift) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD11672A Physical Requirements: Work requires strenuous exertion in building, removing or replacing walls, floors; requires standing for long periods of time, working in heated or cold areas. Must work on ladders, scaffolds, and roofs while sitting, kneeling, standing or stooping in an awkward position.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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 Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: Preferred Experience: Candidate must have a minimum of 1 year experience as a commercial carpenter. Selective Placement Factor: Candidate must be capable of drywall installation/removal, suspended and drywall ceiling layout/installation concrete floor prep and leveling, LVT installation/removal, metal stud layout/installation, commercial metal door frame layout/installation, and demolition of these same items. Must be knowledgeable at a journeyman level to operate power tools such as gasoline powered trowel machine, concrete vibrators, jack hammers, mixers, masonry saws, and hand tools such as floats, trowels, screeds, shovels, rakes, chisels, and Georgia buggies. Ability to read and interpret instruction manuals, drawings, and blueprints. Possess knowledge to make independent judgment in determining work sequence, selection and use of trade tools and the techniques applied may provide technical assistance to other workmen. Have general knowledge to repair desks, furniture, chairs, shelves, filing cabinets, doors and door frames, chair rail, and corner guard. Must have knowledge to hang wood and metal doors with proper clearance on different types and locations; also to bore and install different types and styles of locks. Quality Ranking Factor: Candidates that possess verifiable experience as a team or job-site commercial carpenter leader. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Work requires strenuous exertion in building, removing or replacing walls, floors; requires standing for long period of time, working in heated or cold areas. Incumbent must work on ladders, scaffolds, and roofs while sitting, kneeling, standing or stooping in an awkward position Must handle heavy tools (i.e. drills at arm's length and overheat from time to time). Must unload from trucks and place on storage racks such heavy and bulky materials as plywood, wallboard, hardboard, and other types of lumber and materials. Must work throughout all areas of Medical Center. In some cases, incumbent must go in out-of-the-way areas such as boiler/mechanical rooms, pipe chases, roofs, attics, basement, etc. which may require kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, etc. Frequently handles objects weighing 10 - 90 pounds. Project demands may require work at other than normal administrative hours. Some work is performed in the shop areas. Incumbent is required to work in close, tight areas at times. Incumbent is exposed to hazards of working from heights, falling materials, steam and hot water lines, sometimes exposed to electrical shocks. Subject to working out in all kinds of weather conditions and temperatures and in confined dusty and dirty areas. Work is usually done in well lighted, heated, and ventilated areas. Outdoor work is normally done in good weather. May occasionally work in dirty, dusty, hot or cold environments such as crawl spaces and attics. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, broken bones, and serious burns caused by electrical shock, high voltage, and hot components while working around equipment. At times, works around extremely high noise and vibration sources. Work in ward areas around sick patients. May be called upon to work overtime and call-back in cased o emergencies. The ability to work in all kinds of weather conditions and temperatures, confined, dusty, dirty areas, and hot or cold environments such as crawl spaces and attics preferred but not mandatory. WORKING CONDITIONS: Some work is performed in the shop areas. Required to work in close, tight areas at times. Incumbent is exposed to hazards of working from heights, falling materials, steam and hot water lines, sometimes expo