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Maintenance Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 5 days ago
About the Role
This position is located at the Salisbury VA Medical Center, organizationally aligned within the Facilities Management Service, in Salisbury, North Carolina under the Construction Crew. This is a full performance, journeyman level, Maintenance Mechanic that reports directly to the Supervisor. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, roofing and other basic trade duties to improve building maintenance.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties include, but are not limited to: Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness.
- →Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of roofing materials (i.e., asphalt, shingles, tile, roofing, sheet metal, flashing, etc.) Constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, ceilings, staircases, door and window frames, etc.
- →Installation and removal of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, tile, cement, stone, wood and laminate.
- →Skill in the operation of general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment and be able to produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, and acceptable appearance.
- →Reads and interpret technical instruction manuals, troubleshooting and operating guides, installation manuals.
- →Plans and lays out complex work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints and own knowledge of construction.
- →Must keep up to date on rules, regulations, product information and health care practices, such as "Universal Precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets", burn permits, lock and tag out procedures, etc.
- →Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and stationary shop tools.
- →Maintains all tools in proper working condition by sharpening, adjusting, cleaning, lubricating, replacing belts, etc.
- →Tools, supplies, storage area and work carts used within course of work must be well maintained, free from clutter, serviceable and meet all service and OSHA requirements.
- →Selects materials and obtains replacement parts by comparison with the part to be replaced, or by reference to supply lists and manufacturers' catalogs.
- →Oversees the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties.
- →Plans the materials, tools, and techniques needed for completing work assignments.
- →Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Construction Crew) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD50057A Physical Requirements: Requires standing for extended periods of time while operating machinery.
Requirements
- ✓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 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.
- ✓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.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
- ✓Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 72c3077e-6410-4b75-a311-005b9e58918c
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