Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew)

Summary

Serves as a Maintenance Mechanic within the In-House Construction Shop at the Kansas City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Performing journey-level construction, installation, modification, and repair of carpentry, plumbing/pipefitting, electrical, painting, and flooring systems. Works independently to maintain and improve buildings and critical hospital areas, ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance with codes and VA standards.

Duties

As a Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew), the incumbent performs a wide range of skilled duties across multiple trades to support construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance projects throughout the facility. Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Carpentry Perform rough and finish carpentry for construction and renovation projects. Build and install walls, partitions, doors, frames, windows, ceilings, stairs, trim, shelving, and counters. Install, alter, and remove drywall, metal studs, ceiling grids, tiles, and access panels. Construct concrete forms, scaffolds, temporary walls, and protective barriers. Install hardware (locksets, closers, kick plates, blinds) and specialty structures for sensitive areas (labs, clean rooms, ORs). Prepare work areas and ensure required materials are available. Finishing & Flooring Remove old flooring and prepare surfaces for new installations. Measure, cut, fit, and install carpet, vinyl, tile, and other flooring materials. Apply adhesives, create precise seams, and prepare subfloors. Maintain clean, organized work areas. Painting Set up scaffolding and prepare surfaces (washing, sanding, filling, plastering). Mix and apply paint to walls, ceilings, masonry, and specialized spaces. Install lath, metal studs, jambs, corner beads, and access panels for plastering. Plumbing/Pipefitting Install, modify, and repair piping systems (steam, heating, gas, compressed air, sprinkler, potable water, drains). Read blueprints and lay out piping for proper pitch, elevation, and pressure. Install fixtures, heaters, pumps, valves, radiators, medical/sterilization equipment, and perform drain cleaning. Ensure compliance with safety protocols (lockout/tagout, infection control). Troubleshoot HVAC systems including air handlers, VAVs, coils, and thermostats. Electrical Install, repair, and modify electrical wiring, panels, switches, fixtures, and controls. Interpret electrical codes, diagrams, and plans to ensure proper installation. Troubleshoot electrical issues and install conduit, boxes, and devices. Follow required safety practices and work from ladders, scaffolds, and HEPA carts. Other Duties Perform additional related tasks as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am-2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew)/PD10492-A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading) Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.