Maintenance Mechanic Job in Canandaigua, NY

Vacancy No. CBTE-12772048-25-GT Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $27.41 to $31.96 Grade 9 to 9
Perm/Temp Temporary FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 7/25/2025 Close Date 8/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Canandaigua, NY


Summary

This position serves as a general maintenance mechanic, primarily painting, carpentry and some locksmith duties. You will be assigned to the building unit maintenance shop and report to the Building Unit Supervisor. The incumbent is also responsible for work order completion in the Rochester Community Based Outpatient clinics (CBOC's).

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.

Duties

NOTE: This is a TEMPORARY appointment (not-to-exceed 1 year). This appointment may be renewed for additional service in accordance with Agency needs for 1 additional year. Temporary positions offer health insurance (if the employee is expected to work at least 130 hours per month for at least 90 days) but do not offer life insurance or retirement benefits and may be terminated at any time before the expiration date. The appointment to a Temporary position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the installation , maintenance, repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices.

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;
  • Performing snow removal using vehicles for snow plowing, snow blowers, and shoveling;
  • Keeping storage areas clean, orderly, and organized to maintain an accurate inventory of supplies, tools, and materials;
  • Planning and measuring various materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions;
  • Reading and interpreting work orders, instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes;
  • Using and maintaining equipment and tools common to various trades;
  • Performing preventive 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.;
  • Installing laminate and protective covering on various surfaces;
  • Laying concrete block bricks and performing minor masonry repairs;
  • Performing related duties as required.

Work Schedule: Full Time, M-F, 7am-3:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749-09 PD # 24125-O

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
  • 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.
  • Must possess a valid state driver license. The incumbent would be , occasionally, driving a government car.

Qualifications

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

(Screen-Out). Do you have the ability to perform the duties of the Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision?
Related experience includes using skills from a variety of trades; primary painting, carpentry and some locksmith duties performing some of the following duties; preparing painting surfaces by tinting, toning, matching, blending, and mixing in various additives using brushes, rollers and spray guns; constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood and wood substitute structure using associated hand and power tools; modifying hardware or installing different security options such as padlock and hasp and deadbolts.

Physical Requirements: Work requires significant lifting, kneeling, standing, climbing, and stooping. The Canandaigua VAMC is a campus like setting and considerable amount of walking is required. Strenuous physical exertion may be required when handling heavy/bulky materials such as gypsum wall board, plywood, and other building/construction materials. Use of manual and portable power tools for extended periods of time in uncomfortable positions. Work typically requires climbing on ladders, scaffolding, or other elevated work positions. Must be able to lift and move materials weighting up to fifty (50) pounds; with assistance may lift/move heavier items. Frequent standing, walking, and climbing are required while checking equipment.

Working Conditions: When working in shop areas ,exposed to moderate or high noise levels from machinery, sawdust, glue fumes, and hazards related to power equipment. When working at project site, exposed to prevailing weather conditions and hazards associated with working around/ on scaffolding and ladders, and other heavy construction equipment. Subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions. May work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics that are typically dusty and dirty. Follows all Medical Center policies in regard to infection control and construction risk assessments. Uses all PPE as required.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen outs are not applicable to WG -1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated eligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume.

You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
  • Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
  • Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprints reading)
  • Materials
  • Technical Practices
  • Use and Maintain Tolls and Equipment
  • Without more than normal supervision

There is no educational substitution for this position.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.


Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.


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.

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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
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • License
  • Other (1)
  • PCS Orders
  • Professional Certification
  • Resume
  • Separation Notice (RIF)
  • SF-15
  • 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 08/04/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12772048.

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Agency contact information

Girolamo Tavolante
Address
Canandaigua VA Medical Center
400 Fort Hill Ave
Canandaigua, NY 14424
US

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