Summary The positions of the Maintenance Mechanic whose duties include a wide variety of tasks involving specific and general installation, repair, improvement and maintenance skills in the Building Maintenance Shop as part of the Maintenance and Repair Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS), at East Orange Campus of VA New Jersey Health Care System (VA NJHCS). Responsibilities The duties entail general maintenance support work to accomplish facility level new construction, minor improvements and renovation work, including equipment maintenance, repair, assembly, disassembly and installation, or any other duties assigned by the Building Maintenance Foreman/Leader or other FMS Managers. The incumbent uses a variety of trade practices associated with General Mechanical principles at the journeyman level. The Maintenance Mechanic performs routine and complex installations of building structures utilizing masonry, woodworking/ carpentry and sheet metal working skills. Incumbent constructs and makes repairs to existing structures by utilizing building plans, drawings and by following verbal directions. Masonry work involves maintenance, repair and construction assignments utilizing various types of ceramic brick, cement block, face brick, glass block, terra cotta and artificial or natural stone. He/she performs inspections and maintenance of smoke/fire barriers in addition to all necessary repairs in order to maintain the standard and integrity of the barrier. The maintenance mechanic also does sheet metal work. The incumbent must have skill and knowledge to fabricate, repair and construct a variety of items from metal. Typically uses skill to create and make repairs to equipment throughout the facility. Must be able to choose the correct metal and distinguish material characteristics that can cause corrosion, disintegration and metal fatigue stress on components. Incumbent has the ability to create irregular angles, shapes, designs and pieces utilizing various metals while working powered and hand tools. Carpentry skills to perform install and repair of walls/floors/ceilings by being glued, fastened, screwed, bolted or by any acceptable means of attachment. Install/maintain items such as towel/soap dispensers, handrails, fans, glove boxes, sharp containers, etc.). Assemble, adjust and repair grab bars, guardrails, shelves, windows/shades, ceiling grids, locking devices, hinges, door closures, ceramic tiles, floor tiles, interior/exterior trim and other miscellaneous items. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD08497A Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 eligibles 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. 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 are no education requirements for this position Additional Information Physical Requirements: The incumbent frequently lifts and carries tools, equipment and parts weight up to 20 lbs. and less often to 90 lbs. The incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, falls and other dangerous conditions. The journeyman must meet the physical requirements in order to perform proficiently the duties assigned to the position. The incumbent must have the ability to work under stressful conditions and every changing goals and demands. The incumbent maybe required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and other hard to reach places. The incumbent maybe required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, walk, reach and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. 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 (TJO). Please visit the Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP), va.gov/EMPLOYEE/docs/The-Fair-Chance-to-Compete-Act.pdf for more information. The following will be communicated to applicants for VA employment in a testing designated position and will also be included in all VA vacancy announcements for such positions: All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. 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.