Summary
This position is located in the Engineering Service at the VA Medical Center in Martinsburg, West Virginia. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation, maintenance, and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of building requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices.
Duties
Major duties and responsibilities will include:
- Performing maintenance and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings;
- Installing, modifying, and repairing furniture items, doors, windows, floor coverings, baseboards, and signage;
- Installing, modifying, and repairing plumbing and electrical systems;
- Conducting inspections and performing routine maintenance on area of responsibility assigned;
- Constructing/framing metal stud dry wall partitions and drywalling, mudding, taping, and plastering;
- Patching and painting various surfaces;
- Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes;
- Installing and making uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration, and air conditioning units and systems;
- Performing welding duties using electric and wire feed, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of metal in various sizes, shapes, and thickness.
- Constructing concrete structures (walls, slabs, footers, forms, etc.).
- Planning and measuring various materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions;
- Reading and interpreting work orders, instructions, sketches, blueprints, building codes, and wiring diagrams;
- Using and maintaining equipment and tools common to various trades;
- Making repairs on and performing preventative maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper function;
- Working with wood or wood substitute materials, gypsum board or fiber-cement board, concrete/rebar, glass, etc.;
- Overseeing the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties;
- Planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work;
- Performing related duties as required
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD25098A
Physical Requirements: The duties of this position require considerable movement around the hospital and involve bending, lifting, crawling through restrictive areas, and working from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms both in- and outside buildings. The Maintenance Mechanic must frequently lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift equipment or materials weighing 50 pounds or more with proper equipment. Assignments may require standing, stooping, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
The Maintenance Mechanic works in all areas throughout the medical center. Inside areas may be dirty, dusty, and greasy and contain bad odors. The Maintenance Mechanic is: subject to danger of falling when working from ladders and scaffolds; exposed to moderately high noise levels; exposed to dust, fumes, and dirt; exposed to possible strains, cuts, electrical shock, bruises, burns, and infections; occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Outside duties are performed in all types of weather. The use of protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, gloves, clothing, and safety equipment is required as needed.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (VA)
- Other (1)
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
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 06/05/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12732017.
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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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.