Job Summary

The incumbent of this position is Maintenance Mechanic at Veteran Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System. This position performs a variety of tasks involved in the maintenance and upkeep of fixtures, equipment, utilities, buildings and structures. The duties of this position will include electrical, painting, plumbing, carpentry and HVAC duties.

Job Description

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/02/2024. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Applicant should have basic maintenance and repair experience. They should also have the ability to perform basic troubleshooting on equipment. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes 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. Physical Requirements / Working Conditions: The incumbent must be able to stand for long periods of time, work in confined or awkward, cramped spaces, be agile, strong and able to adapt to heat, dampness, etc.; able to lift heavy equipment up to 100 pounds with help. Duties are active involving climbing, pulling, kneeling, bending and walking for prolonged periods. Duties may require working from ladders, scaffolds, and platforms. The majority of the work will be performed in building areas that is open to the public within the medical center; although there will be occasions where employee will need to work in mechanical rooms, attics, crawl spaces, or exterior of buildings. Some work is performed in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and related power equipment. When working at job sites, may be exposed to weather conditions and the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders and are subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions; may work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics which may be dusty and dirty; may use protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves; works inside and outside and is exposed to danger of falling and from falling objects, cuts, bruises, electrical shock, burns and mashed fingers, etc