Maintenance Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration•Tampa, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic performs general maintenance and repairs at the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital under the direct supervision of the Maintenance and Repair Supervisor. The role covers a broad range of building trades, including carpentry, plumbing, painting, tile work, lock maintenance, and repair and installation of fixtures and equipment. The mechanic also inspects patient wards for general maintenance needs. The position independently plans and completes construction, alteration, repair, and modification projects involving building frameworks and interior and exterior features. Work includes interpreting plans, blueprints, sketches, instructions, and building codes; planning and laying out materials; and using woodworking machines and other trade tools. Plumbing work includes installing, modifying, and repairing utility, supply, and disposal systems and related equipment, as well as troubleshooting and repairing steam systems. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The position involves working from ladders, scaffolding, and hydraulic platforms, and in cramped, dirty, or hard-to-reach utility areas. It can require prolonged standing or crouching and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in uncomfortable positions. The mechanic frequently lifts or carries items up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts or carries items over 50 pounds.

Requirements

Demonstrated training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to show the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
Ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including reading blueprints.
Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
Knowledge of materials and technical practices.
U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
Must be suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Selected applicants in testing-designated positions must undergo pre-employment urinalysis for illegal drug use.
Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification and required application documents.
Must serve a one-year probationary period.
Must receive an annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption; a face mask is required when exempt.

Responsibilities

Perform general maintenance and repairs as established by the maintenance supervisor or facilities management leadership.
Perform work including laying floor tile; maintaining locks; installing ceiling tile, lights, light fixtures, receptacles, and switches; plastering; painting; carpentry; and minor repairs to water and heating systems.
Repair chairs and install door closures, door stops, bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks, casters, paper towel holders, signs, corner guards, and safety treads.
Use general and specialized tools and equipment for various building trades.
Inspect patient wards for general maintenance needs.
Measure, cut, and construct using standard building materials.
Independently plan and complete projects to construct, alter, repair, or modify frameworks, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, trim, staircases, trusses, and beams.
Operate, set up, adjust, and maintain specialty woodworking machines and other tools to meet required specifications.
Plan and lay out carpentry projects and materials using knowledge of wood and substitutes, woodworking techniques, shop mathematics, and complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes.
Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems.
Repair sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and equipment, including water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
Use building plans, blueprints, and sketches to plan and lay out system routing and equipment placement and ensure proper operation.
Troubleshoot and repair steam systems, including backflow prevention valves, steam control valves, radiators, and coils.