Maintenance Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration • Biloxi, MS

19d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located in the Veterans Health Administration, South Central Veterans Health Care Network, Veterans, Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System, Engineering Service, General Mechanics Section, Biloxi, MS. The primary reason for this position is to provide maintenance, repair and preventative maintenance of equipment and machinery located in the kitchen, canteen, bakery, industrial laundry equipment including washer/dryers, and some types of medical equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• You will be required to pass a pre-employment examination
• All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
• Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents ).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle.
• Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process.
• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
• As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Works as a journeyman level in general mechanics electrical/electronics for textile care and/or industrial laundry equipment.
• Installs motors, capacitors, fuses, replaces faulty wiring, magnetic float assemblies, and some electronic components.
• Completes preventive maintenance on industrial laundry equipment such as lint collectors, garment presses, automatic spreader feeders, etc.
• Maintains and inspects different types of equipment, particular attention to those requiring grease, oil, lubricants, and adjustments.
• Perform repairs both major and minor, diagnosing trouble and making necessary repairs/adjustments on industrial laundry equipment.
• Works on and knowledgeable with tunnel washers, extractor, piece folders spreaders, etc.
• Inspects equipment on a daily basis to determine safe working conditions.
• Repairs and adjusts air compressors, industrial laundry equipment, industrial dryers, overhead rail systems, and CBW tunnel systems.
• Maintains, installs & repairs various types textile and/or industrial laundry equipment.
• Works on building service equipment and large industrial type equipment.
• Reads and uses blueprints for electric troubleshooting.
• Interprets and reads manufacturer's literature and perform various repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Plans and lays out work using blueprints, sketches, drawings, technical bulletins, & other specifications.
• Interprets technical manuals and troubleshooting comprehension.
• Applies judgment in the selection of tools and accepted trade practices to troubleshoot and make repairs to industrial laundry equipment.
• Performs specific jobs by written and oral work orders.
• Uses various types of test equipment.
• Familiar and knowledgeable of VA regulations, OSHA Safety regulations, and NFPA.
• Fabricates various types of parts required to accomplish repairs on equipment, which is no longer serviced by manufacturer.
• Completes fabrication using welding, cutting, griding, and other means to accomplish required repairs.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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