Maintenance Mechanic Job in Tulsa, OK

Vacancy No. CBSU-12698181-25-MN Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $28.45 to $33.20 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 2/25/2025 Close Date 3/25/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Tulsa, OK


Summary

The incumbent is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Utilities System Forman, General Maintenance Foreman, Assistant General Engineer, or Chief of the Facilities Management Service Line located at the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be considered as vacancies become available. Applications will remain on file until June 30, 2025.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to:

  • Must have knowledge in Electrical, Carpentry, A/C and Refrigeration, Plumbing, and General Maintenance.
  • Independently plans and completes projects that involve constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams.
  • Must have knowledge and skill that include: Laying floor tile, lock maintenance, installing ceiling tile, lights and light fixtures, receptacles and switches, plastering, painting, carpentry work, plumbing, repairing chairs, installing door closures and door stops, hanging bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks etc. along with casters on desks chairs, food carts, mounting paper towel holders, signs, corner guards, and installing safety treads on steps.
  • Plan ,measure, and layout carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes, manufacturers specifications, technical manuals, and be knowledgeable in shop math and standard formulas.
  • Have experience in the installation, repair, modification, and preventative maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Repairs equipment such as sewage eater, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubes, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Steam system troubleshooting and repair including back flow prevention valves, steam control valves, radiators, and coils.
  • The incumbent will understand the provisions of the National Electrical Code and be sufficiently knowledgeable of the code to satisfactorily research special requirements or applications pertaining to low voltage systems. Identify electrical problems and define the repairs/upgrades required to ensure safe working and living environments throughout the facility. Circuit breaker resetting and troubleshooting, specifying replacement as required.
  • Measures, cuts and constructs using standard building materials.
  • Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques.
  • Plan, measure, and lay out materials using typical shop mathematics for complex and exact projects. Plan, measure, and lay out materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes.
  • Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and lay out the routing placement, slant, slope, fall and proper operations of systems and equipment.
  • Performs regularly scheduled preventive maintenance and reports. Possess knowledge an skills required to effectively implement GEMS, Green Environmental Management System.
  • Work assignments will come from the electronic work order system, assignments from supervisor, or emergent situations as reported by medical center staff.
  • Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools, and use a variety of tools by setting up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Incumbent must be skilled in the use of all common electrical hand and power tools and testing equipment as required.
  • Incumbent is also involved in using general and some specialized tools and equipment of various building trades. Incumbent inspects clinic areas as it pertains to general maintenance of these areas.
  • Is responsible for selecting and safely using proper tools, devices, manuals, references and efficient procedures. Independently diagnoses, plans and completes projects or work orders involving routine repairs. Refers major breakdowns to supervisor for planning of overhaul or replacement.
  • Have the ability to select proper wire gauges, insulation, protective devices and switching for a variety of equipment, lighting and miscellaneous electrical loads.
  • Repairs plumbing systems, installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems.
  • Maintenance Mechanic should have some experience in the installation, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
Work Schedule: Various tours and Holidays
Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD10822A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
  • 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
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
  • 5 CFR 330.502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment. Cannot move for the 1st 90 days after hire.

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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

  • Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
  • Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
  • Materials
  • Measuring Instruments
  • 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.

Physical Requirements: The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. He/she often works in the portions of the utility systems requiring attention that are cramped, dirty and hard to reach locations. The work involves prolonged crouching and standing, and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 50 pounds.

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.

Education

There is no educational substitution for this grade level.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

Benefits

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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. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Required Documents

Documents Accepted:

  • Cover Letter
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
  • Transcript

Documents Required:
  • Resume

Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.

Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.

Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

How to Apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online.

To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 03/25/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12698181.

1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.

2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.

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Agency contact information

VISN 19 HR Contact Center
Address
VA Eastern Oklahoma Health Care System
1011 Honor Heights Drive
Muskogee, OK 74401
US

Next steps

After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.


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