Maintenance Mechanic Leader Job in Milwaukee, WI

Vacancy No. ML-12780478-25-AM Department Veterans Health Administration
Salary $35.33 to $41.20 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/8/2025 Close Date 8/26/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Milwaukee, WI


Summary

OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

ALL U.S. CITIZENS. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

This position is located in the Clement J. Zablocki Medical Center, Milwaukee, a complexity level 1A facility. The incumbent functions as a Maintenance Mechanic Leader within the Plant Operations & Utilities Section, Facilities Management Division, accomplishing trades and labor work.

The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Plant Operations & Utilities Supervisor. Incumbent will assume limited acting supervisory responsibilities during those periods when the supervisor of the team is not present for duty, i.e. on annual leave, sick leave, or training.

Leader Duties:
Maintain & demonstrate a working knowledge of procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives, sufficient to lead a multi-trade team consisting of:

  • 1-Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic, WG-2602-10
  • 1-Industrial Equipment Mechanic, WG-5252-10
  • 1-Sheet Metal Mechanic, WG-3806-10
  • 4-Utility System Repairer Operators, WG-4742-10
  • 6-Boiler Plant Operators, WG-5402-11
Industrial Equipment Mechanic Duties:
Work at this level involves repairs, adjusts, modifies, and installs new or existing mechanical equipment. Maintains and repairs a wide variety of mechanical equipment, such as supply conveyors, dietetic equipment, gear reducers, electric motors, pneumatic tube systems, pumps, hydraulic equipment, hospital beds, operating room tables, and other operating room equipment, air handling systems, V-belts and repairs or replaces bearings on all types of equipment as needed.

Sheet Metal Mechanic Duties:
Work at this level involves a thorough knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and installation for repair and installation of air conditioning ventilating system supply, return, intake and exhaust systems; repairs to.

Electronic Industrial Controls Mechanic Duties:
Work at this level involved troubleshooting and performing the overhaul, installation, maintenance, modification, and repair of various types of electronically controlled industrial equipment (characterized by moderate complexity of design, construction, and function) and station automated systems.

Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic Duties:
Work at this level involves installing, recognizing the cause of faulty equipment and making repairs on large systems that provide for a variety of air conditioning functions such as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulating. The systems that the incumbent installs and repairs are used to condition the air for different kinds of structures such as warehouses, hospitals, and large office buildings and complexes including those with areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, electronic data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories, clean rooms, and other areas with sensitive equipment. The systems use a variety of methods of air conditioning such as mechanical compression, vapor compression, absorption, steam jet or air cycle.

Utility System Repairer Operator Duties:
Work at this level involves installing, recognizing the cause of faulty equipment and making repairs and perform the full range of operations, maintenance and repair of steam and hot water boilers, chillers, air handlers, including related equipment and systems. Conduct inspections of the facilities and equipment throughout the Campus.

Boiler Plant Duties:
Monitor daily operation of high pressure and multi-fuel power boilers and auxiliary equipment plant; ensure that the required amount of steam is produced with maximum combustion efficiency. Periodically checks work for compliance with operating procedures and instructions. Investigate and resolve operating irregularities. Achieve and maintain compliance with VA, EPA and State requirements.

*Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7 AM-3:30 PM, and may be required to be present to provide off-hours support for utility outages, maintenance and projects support, etc. and operational requirements may necessitate changes, etc.
*Incumbent must obtain and maintain Level 2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certification required to manage service contracts in their shop that they are responsible for.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • 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
  • Real ID DL required.

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.

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 Effort: Work involves strenuous, heavy physical effort and frequent reaching, bending, stooping and turning. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds and occasionally heavier. Ladders scaffolds and platforms may be used when working systems.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside, and outside in all types of weather. Incumbent may work in awkward and cramped positions and may be exposed to the danger of the job and equipment. Personal protective equipment, such as but not limited to: earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes, etc., may be required.

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/.

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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay, a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade).
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior [work experience] or military service experience.
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA.
Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement).

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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
  • Performance Appraisal
  • 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 08/26/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12780478.

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Agency contact information

Alana Mueller
Address
Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center
5000 West National Avenue
Milwaukee, WI 53295
US

Next steps

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