Maintenance Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration • Reno, NV

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs maintenance, repair, and renovation of facilities, buildings, and equipment, including off-station locations, for the VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System. The incumbent handles general maintenance and repair requirements established by the Chief, Facilities Management Service, and works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Operations Supervisor.

The position involves maintaining, repairing, installing, modifying, and testing a range of building systems and equipment, including refrigeration, heating and air conditioning controls, electrical systems, plumbing fixtures, and healthcare and kitchen equipment. The incumbent interprets blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, manufacturer instructions, and other written or oral work requirements, and performs work in accordance with applicable safety, building, and healthcare-system regulations.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Physical work includes walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working for prolonged periods in tiring or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 or 45 pounds and may occasionally handle heavier items, up to 100 pounds, with assistance or lifting devices as appropriate. Work takes place in hospitals and hazardous environments, and may require wearing a respirator. A valid driver's license and the ability to drive long distances within a shift are required.

Requirements

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply complex blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, manufacturer instructions, and work instructions.
• Knowledge and ability to install, inspect, maintain, repair, modify, align, calibrate, and test relevant equipment and systems.
• Knowledge of refrigeration systems, heating and air-conditioning controls, electrical systems, and plumbing equipment relevant to the duties.
• Knowledge of local and national safety and building codes and ability to comply with healthcare-system life-safety regulations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive long distances within a shift.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including frequent lifting and carrying and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Applicants tentatively selected for a testing-designated position must undergo urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Selected applicants must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Serve a one-year probationary period and receive written certification of continued employment to remain employed after that period.
• Meet the minimum qualification requirements by the announcement closing date and provide detailed descriptions of relevant duties and responsibilities in the resume.
• Meet the screen-out element and be evaluated on equipment assembly, installation and repair; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; materials; measuring instruments; technical practices; and use and maintenance of tools and equipment without more than normal supervision.
• Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel must receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and apply blueprints, wiring diagrams, sketches, manufacturer instructions, written work guides, and oral instructions.
• Plan, lay out, and install equipment and systems.
• Replace safety devices, thermostats, heating elements, overload switches, heater strips, magnetic coils, humidistats, condensers, and similar components.
• Install, inspect, maintain, overhaul, modify, repair, align, calibrate, and test commercial and domestic dietetic and kitchen equipment and other healthcare-system equipment.
• Observe and test refrigeration-cycle operation; test for refrigerant leaks and evacuate moisture from refrigeration systems and components as needed.
• Repair and adjust air-conditioning and heating controls, including pressure and vacuum regulating controls, time-delay relays, gauges, temperature controls, and grid-bias circuits in control panels.
• Install new outlets, relays, switches, and light fixtures in existing electrical systems, and test circuits after repairs.
• Install, repair, and maintain equipment and fixtures on existing plumbing systems, including pressure-reducing valves, hot-water heaters and storage tanks, circulating pumps, drinking fountains, water closets, and urinals.
• Inspect equipment and controls frequently and adjust valves, relays, thermostats, and other controls to achieve prescribed test temperatures or chamber pressures.
• Conduct work in accordance with applicable local and national safety and building codes and healthcare-system regulations, including life-safety requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Eligible newly appointed federal employees may request credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual; approval is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed