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Maintenance Mechanic
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 1 days ago
On-siteCape Coral, FL$26.7 – $31.2/hrApply by Jun 5, 2026Maintenance MechanicESTPISTPHealthcareTrades
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This position is located within Engineering Service, Bay Pines VAHCS, Lee County Healthcare Center, Cape Coral Florida. The primary purpose of this position is to install, troubleshoot, repair, remove, modify, align, calibrate, overhaul, and perform preventative maintenance on a wide variety of equipment at the Lee County Healthcare Center.
What You'll Do
- →Duties of the position include, but are not limited to: Perform troubleshooting and repair utility systems associated with wastewater collection and distribution, medical gases and vacuum systems, fuel and natural gas distribution systems and irrigation storage pumping and distribution systems.
- →Work involved in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of combustion-powered diesel generators, Patient shuttles and comparable vehicles such as forklifts, pumps, pressure washers, floor care equipment and other related support equipment.
- →Operate and use basic tools and test equipment such as wrenches, sockets, augers, pliers, screwdrivers, etc.
- →Troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of mechanical systems.
- →Replace sensors, water pumps, plugs valves, cylinders, gaskets, hoses and complete assemblies.
- →Cleans and replaces filters, screens, battery cables, and engine components.
- →Troubleshoot and tests full range of systems on a multitude of electromechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, steam, chill water, boiler and associated mechanical systems necessary for daily compliance and operation of a 220,000 sf medical center.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD107190 Physical Requirements: Incumbent works in tiring positions for prolonged periods.
- →Also, works in frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching and arm movement positions.
- →Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds.
- →He/she may occasionally life heavier items with assistance.
- →Working Conditions: Work both in and outdoors.
- →Incumbent frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, dust, grease, heat, fumes and noise.
- →Work in bad weather, in mud or snow and in wet or icy areas.
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 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.
- ✓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: a7d89dbe-e8a8-4dc4-8959-90681c7ea849
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