Maintenance Mechanic (Construction Crew)

Veterans Health Administration • Kansas City, MO

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic works in the In-House Construction Shop at the Kansas City Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The role performs journey-level construction, installation, modification, and repair across carpentry, plumbing and pipefitting, electrical, painting, and flooring trades. The mechanic works independently on building maintenance and improvement projects, including work in critical hospital areas, while ensuring safety, functionality, and compliance with applicable codes and VA standards.

The position supports construction, renovation, repair, and maintenance throughout the facility. Duties include building and installing structural and finish carpentry components; preparing surfaces and installing flooring and finishes; painting and plaster-related work; installing and repairing piping, fixtures, and equipment; troubleshooting HVAC systems; and installing, modifying, and troubleshooting electrical systems. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to the duties must be supported by detailed descriptions on the resume.
• Ability to perform the work with no more than normal supervision.
• U.S. citizenship is required, except that non-citizens may be appointed when recruiting qualified citizens is not possible under VA policy.
• Must be suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Selected applicants in testing-designated positions must submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment; refusing testing results in denial of VA employment.
• 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.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza program is required for VA Health Care Personnel; annual vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption is required. A face mask is required when an exemption is granted.
• Applicants must complete the application requirements specified in the announcement’s Required Documents section.

Responsibilities

• Perform rough and finish carpentry for construction and renovation projects.
• Build and install walls, partitions, doors, frames, windows, ceilings, stairs, trim, shelving, and counters.
• Install, alter, and remove drywall, metal studs, ceiling grids, tiles, and access panels.
• Construct concrete forms, scaffolds, temporary walls, and protective barriers.
• Install hardware such as locksets, closers, kick plates, and blinds, as well as specialty structures for sensitive areas such as laboratories, clean rooms, and operating rooms.
• Prepare work areas and ensure required materials are available.
• Remove old flooring, prepare surfaces and subfloors, and measure, cut, fit, and install carpet, vinyl, tile, and other flooring materials.
• Apply flooring adhesives, create precise seams, and maintain clean, organized work areas.
• Set up scaffolding and prepare surfaces for painting by washing, sanding, filling, and plastering.
• Mix and apply paint to walls, ceilings, masonry, and specialized spaces.
• Install lath, metal studs, jambs, corner beads, and access panels for plastering.
• Install, modify, and repair piping systems for steam, heating, gas, compressed air, sprinklers, potable water, and drains.
• Read blueprints and lay out piping to achieve proper pitch, elevation, and pressure.
• Install fixtures, heaters, pumps, valves, radiators, and medical or sterilization equipment; perform drain cleaning.
• Follow safety protocols, including lockout/tagout and infection control.
• Troubleshoot HVAC systems, including air handlers, VAVs, coils, and thermostats.
• Install, repair, and modify electrical wiring, panels, switches, fixtures, and controls.
• Interpret electrical codes, diagrams, and plans to ensure proper installation.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues and install conduit, boxes, and devices.
• Follow required safety practices and work from ladders, scaffolds, and HEPA carts.
• Perform other related tasks 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.
• VA may, upon request and approval before appointment, credit job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service toward the annual leave accrual rate; approval is not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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