Veterans Health Administration
Maintenance Mechanic Leader
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States
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- Skilled trades
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- 5 Nov 2026
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Summary
This position is located in the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, a complex level IA facility. The incumbent functions as a Maintenance Mechanic Leader within the Preventative Maintenance and Repair Shop, Operations and Maintenance, Facility Management Division, accomplishing trades and labor work.
Duties
Major Duties, as a working leader, the incumbent is responsible for: Passing on to other workers the instructions received from supervisors and getting work started, e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led; Working along with other workers and setting the pace; Demonstrating proper work methods; Seeing to it that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations; Obtaining needed information or decisions from supervisors on problems that come up during the work; Maintaining a current knowledge, and answering questions of other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives (for example, technical orders); Seeing to it that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy; Checking work while in progress and when finished to see whether the supervisor's instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met; Urging or advising other workers to follow instructions received from supervisors, and to meet deadlines; Assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed (for example, assuring that limits of safe machine operation are not exceeded and that all tools are used properly); Reporting to supervisors on status and progress of work, and causes of work delays; Answering questions of supervisors on overall work operations and problems (for example, concerning additional on-the-job training requirements for individual employees). Manage and help train employees on proper steps in completing work orders and associated tasks. Knowledge sufficient to lead a multi-trade team consisting of:- 1 FTEE - WG-4607-09 Carpenter 1 FTEE - WG-4102-09 Painter 1 FTEE - WG-2805-10 Electrician 2 FTEE - WG-5252-10 Industrial Equipment Mechanics 2 FTEE - WG-4210-10 Pipefitters 1 FTEE WG-2805-5 Electrician Helper 1 FTEE - WG-5306-10 Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 12 PM-8:30 PM and may be required to be present to provide off-hours support for utility outages, maintenance and projects support, etc.* Eligible for Alternate Work Schedule (AWS) with (8) 9 hour days and (1) 8 hour day and the 2nd Wednesday of the pay period off.* Incumbent must obtain and maintain Level 2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification required to manage service contracts in their shop that they are responsible for. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD14077O Physical Requirements: Work involves frequent standing, stooping, climbing, bending and kneeling, and occasionally in cramped awkward positions. Required to lift and handle objects weighing 50 pounds; often lifts and moves heavier objects with the assistance of other workers, lifting devices and aids such as movable tables or jacks. Ladders scaffolds and platforms may be used when working systems. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside, and outside in all types of weather. Incumbent may work in awkward and cramped positions and may be exposed to the danger of the job and equipment. Subject to cuts, bruises, scrapes, sprains, and strains from handling tools and stalling equipment. Subject to burns from hot components, high voltage, and electrical shock. Personal protective equipment, such as but not limited to: earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes, etc may be required.
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: 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.
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