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Posted: February 11, 2026 (1 day ago)

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Maintenance Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration

Department of Veterans Affairs

Fresh

Salary

$37.51 - $43.69

per hour

Closes

February 27, 2026More VA jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves hands-on maintenance work as a mechanic and carpenter in a veterans' hospital, fixing things like locks, electrical systems, doors, windows, and plumbing to keep the building running smoothly and secure.

A good fit would be someone with practical experience in building repairs who doesn't mind physical labor, flexible hours, and working in tight spaces.

It's ideal for reliable tradespeople who enjoy problem-solving on the job without needing a strict degree.

Key Requirements

  • Demonstrated experience in carpentry, electrical work, and general maintenance repairs
  • Ability to interpret instructions, blueprints, and wiring diagrams
  • Proficiency in using and maintaining tools and equipment independently
  • Physical capability to lift 20-50+ pounds, climb, stoop, and work in cramped positions
  • Knowledge of installing, modifying, and troubleshooting security systems, locks, and alarms
  • Experience with plumbing, sewage, water, gas distribution, and sprinkler systems
  • Flexible availability for rotating shifts if needed

Full Job Description

The employee of this position performs duties of Maintenance Mechanic/Carpenter. This position requires knowledge in all phases of carpentry, electrical and maintenance.

Employee may be required to work flexible or rotating shifts. The employee will be required to test critical systems in accordance with Engineering and VANCHCS policies.

Through general work orders and written and oral instruction, the employee will perform necessary repairs.

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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) 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:

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Installs, modifies, repairs, and maintains all locking devices which include security units; monitors; alarms; timing mechanisms; sensors and other equipment within security or surveillance systems.

Installs distribution panels, boxes, fittings, connections, wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices.

Troubleshoots interrelating mechanism lockouts in security systems caused by defective parts.

Assists in maintaining interior and exterior building operations and appearance by measuring, constructing, installing, modifying, repairing framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, trims, staircases, trusses and beams Refers to building plans, blueprints and wiring diagrams to install, modify and repair sewage, water oil and gas distribution systems, bathroom fixtures, sprinkler systems etc Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 08:00am - 04:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD8944-A Physical Requirements: Standing, walking, stooping, bending, climbing and crawling are required.

Work may be performed in cramped or awkward position. Employee will lift objects weighing 20-50 pounds and upon occasion, in excess of 50 pounds.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/11/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: CBSW-12883491-26-SEF