Maintenance Mechanic

Full Job Description

Multi-skilled Maintenance Mechanic for the Engineering Service performing independent, full-scope trades work across masonry, welding, carpentry, locksmithing, roofing, plumbing, electrical, and more.

Serves as sole on-site expert, planning and executing repairs, interpreting plans, and ensuring compliance with codes.

Works with minimal supervision in complex, often hazardous environments requiring high skill, judgment, and physical effort.

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.

Major Duties:

Carpentry: repair/modify doors, windows, frames, furniture, cabinetry, walls, flooring, hardware, locks, roofing, fire doors, and fire wall systems.

Masonry: install/repair/alter/replace components including shower pans, concrete, tile (ceramic, porcelain, mosaic, quarry), walls, steps, sidewalks, curbs, roads, parking; construct/finish concrete; repair brick/block/stone; fill masonry units with insulation/fire caulking.

Locksmith: install, maintain, adjust, and repair door/security systems including panic devices, alarms, and hydraulic, pneumatic, electric, and mechanical operators, closers, and controls.

Painting: finish/refinish interior and exterior surfaces (sheetrock, plaster, concrete, metal, cloth, wood, brick); finish wallboard; tape/float seams; prep and apply coatings.

Plumbing/electrical/equipment: install, maintain, modify, repair plumbing systems; maintain kitchen/laundry and non-patient equipment; perform electrical work on fixtures, breakers, panels, and distribution lines.

Plan/layout work; estimate materials/time; develop efficient, practical, economical methods using multi-system knowledge. Perform work to accepted trade standards.

Maintain clean, safe work areas; remove debris; properly store tools/materials; leave areas ready for housekeeping.

Secure tools, equipment, chemicals, and materials to eliminate risk to patients, staff, and public. Manage work orders; track time, materials, costs; record usage in systems daily.

Maintain documentation of inspections, repairs, and equipment histories.

Use broad range of trade tools; apply diagnostics/testing to building systems and electrical circuits; maintain proficiency with specialized tools.

Provide technical support to remote sites; work with minimal oversight; subject to supervisory review for standards, timelines, and customer expectations.

Select methods, techniques, materials, and devices to achieve required results and customer satisfaction.

Follow safety and infection control practices; use containment and barricades to protect patients and public. Independently apply advanced trade methods, tools, and materials appropriate to each job.

Identify and work safely around hazardous materials (e.g., asbestos, lead). Use advanced tools and equipment across trades with expert proficiency.

Perform complex measurements/calculations to ensure structural integrity, fit, finish, and code compliance. Determine appropriate material type, grade, and size for each job.

Maintain tools and ensure proper operation during complex work.

Work Schedule: 7:00am to 3:30pm -or- 7:30am to 4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD00474A Physical Requirements: General Occupational Information: Work requires maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

Environmental factors: The pre-placement examination is required based on the environmental factors of the assignment and the corresponding potential safety concerns.

Candidates must be able to safely perform the duties of the position considering the following environmental factors: The duties and responsibilities may require work underground and/or in tight spaces that have limited access to emergency response services