Clarification from the agency

Area of Consideration (AOC): 1st AOC-employees of C.W. Bill Young Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center (station 516) Including satellite location (station 516AK) Cape Coral location. 2nd AOC - Department of Veteran Affairs employees. 3rd AOC. Status eligible (reinstatements, transfers, VEOA, Certain Military Spouses, etc.). Non-Competitive - VRA, 30% Disabled Vets, Persons with Disabilities.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Performs work involving maintenance and servicing of all building service machinery such as conveyors, fire pumps, medical air compressors, hot and cold water circulation pumps
• Inspect maintains and repair is personal property including hospital beds wheel chair, lifts, stretchers and servicing equipment
• performs work involving the maintenance, repair and adjusting of vertical and horizontal conveyors.
• performs preventive maintenance inspections as indicated on work orders
• Assist hospital key control representative with space key issuance and similar duties.
• Skill and knowledge for completing custom fabrication for different types of HVAC systems with or without formal plans or blueprints.
• Able to make sketches or prints for the purpose of updating master equipment blue print
• Able to work with plumbing trade to install repair trouble shoot and inspect various equipment.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 700am - 3:30pm NOTE: IT IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED YOUR RESUME REFLECTS ALL EXPERIENCE FOR THE POSITION APPLYING FOR.

Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• You may be required to serve a probationary period
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07 Apr 2026.

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 Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Troubleshooting

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: Makes and repairs and perform installationsfrom ladder, scaffolding and platforms - and where systems and equipment are in hard to reach places. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions Frequently handles lifts carriers and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionalylifts and carry items that weight over 50 pounds with help.

Working Conditions: Work within the medical facility's operating functions and must use all appropriate safety tools and clothing. to protect themselves and other staff, visitors and patients. Other assignments can be in remote areas such as sub-basements, machinery rooms, rooftops, roads and walkways. Work is done inside and outside and is usually dirty, dusty and greasy and may contain asbestos in areas where bad smelling fumes are present which may require respirator and will include working with flammable and toxic liquids. Works off ladders and scaffolds. Outside work will entail exposure to a variety of weather conditions. Incumbent frequently exposed to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions, live steam and hot pipes.

In addition the position is subject to such hazardous conditions as:

• Working in damp places In and under buildings containing asbestos
• In water and/or around mud in close quarters and inside and outside Infection from unsanitary work sites such as sewers, grease traps, waste traps and soiled equipment
• Injury while using power operated pipe threaders and bending machines
• Burns from hot water and steam
• Broken bones, cuts and bruises while working with wrenches and heavy pipes
• Abnormal heat while working on steam lines
• Working around neuropsychiatry. TB patients and patients with other possible communicable diseases

Selectee must always be aware of safety hazards and know what action should be taken to avoid them. He/she must observe all local and national Safety Codes. Selectee must know and comply with all the safety factors of the trade to prevent fires and injury to patients and personnel. Incumbent must wear respirator and disposable clothing including coveralls and covers for heads hands and feet when working in areas of possible asbestos decontamination. Work assignments involve a through knowledge of hazardous material handling and related activities. Selectee is required to successfully complete a variety of hazardous materials classes. There is a possibility of exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes from spills and/or leaks and incumbent may be required to wear protective clothing (e.g. rubber boots, coverall, goggles, aprons, gloves, respirator, etc.)

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

The Department of Veterans Affairs performs pre-employment reference checks as an assessment method used in the hiring process to verify information provided by a candidate (e.g., on resume or during interview or hiring process); gain additional knowledge regarding a candidate's abilities; and assist a hiring manager with making a final selection for a position.

For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document.

Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.

It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.

Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

• Resume

The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

• Cover Letter
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Proof of Marriage Status
• Resume
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit Feds Hire Vets - Veterans - Job Seekers - Veterans' Preference.

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