Maintenance Mechanic Leader - White City, United States - Department of Veterans Affairs

Description

Summary

This position of carpenter, electrician, painter, pipefitter, and plumbing mechanic is the assigned lead of the Construction Crew section of Facilities Management Service at VA Southern Oregon Rehabilitation Center and Clinics (VA SORCC), White City, Oregon.

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Overview

• Accepting applications
• Open & closing dates

05/15/2024 to 05/23/2024

• Salary

$ $36.48 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WL 10

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• White City, OR
• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

4749 Maintenance Mechanic

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBSV JB

• Control number

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY:
This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR for this occupation.

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Duties

Duties include but not limited to:

• The incumbent's main work is to perform internal construction crew project leadership, planning, scheduling, material list, and coordination of construction crew employees and work will also require that the incumbent assist the journey level employees and complete project work.

The project work will range in complexity and size depending upon facility need, but could involve the following:

large flooring replacement including structural components, demolition and installation of new walls, structurally support work, wing remodels and retrofits, and other similar projects which requires work from all trade areas.

• The incumbent will regularly oversee various journey level workers in areas of carpenter, pipefitting/plumbing, and electrical along with project specific painting and HVAC where the incumbent leads regularly 5 employees and may have to lead up to 10-15 employees, depending upon the project complexity.
• The incumbent with lead and coordinate painters that perform painting and drywall patching, site preparation, and texturing; lead carpenters in modifications for carpentry work in cutting, measuring, constructing wood and wood substitute items, install, modify, repair and replace ceiling tiles, install or patch flooring, new drywall or patching walls, repairs structures; and complete painting work and patching on mostly gypsum board surfaces but may be required to work with other surfaces in various capacities.
• The incumbent is called upon to lead and coordinate work with journey level pipefitters and utility specialist with plumbing projects related to plumbing fixtures, dirty traps, leaky drains, lines, appurtenances, along with hooking up to installed systems such things as water heaters, disposal units, and faucets. The incumbent will also be called upon to assist with new installations for plumbing such as new lines, fixtures, pumps, and so on.
• The incumbent is also called upon to lead and coordinate work with journey level electricians related to installing new electrical lines, circuits, systems, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment along with modifying existing systems. Typically these would be secondary power distribution lines and circuits used to supply a wide range of voltage, amperage, phase, and frequency requirements, to distribution panels, switchgears, power and control circuits, multiphase systems, thermocouple sensors, lighting protection, high intensity lighting systems with controls, target mechanisms, AC/DC rectifications, and various other electrical work aspects including low voltage electronic security and fire alarm work.
• Incumbent assists journey level Carpenters with complicated modifications and project work under his/her direction including concrete work and complicated wood structural work of wall or ceiling demolition or installation of new along with flooring installation and other carpentry project and modification related work.
• The incumbent will be called upon for some projects to lead and coordinate work with HVAC mechanics on installation of new and modifying existing equipment for a variety of air conditioning and heating, humidity, and ventilation systems in a variety of locations: warehouses, communication centers, electrical data centers, laboratories, treatment rooms, clean rooms, training rooms, and for sensitive equipment.
• The incumbent is responsible for accurately completing project and modification related work orders daily as required for the computerized system. Incumbent is also responsible for preparing detailed schedules, coordination, supplies and material list, reviewing floor plans, and other type of general contractor superintendent type work for these internal, construction crew projects.
• The incumbent may be called to assist the maintenance employees with work orders and other maintenance functions between project work which might include leading construction crew team in preventative maintenance and work order work.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#:
Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD90366A


Relocation Incentive:
Not Authorized


Physical Requirements:

The work requires manual dexterity, good physical condition and stamina along with the ability to lift and carry such items as heavy ladders, scaffolding, lumber, tools and equipment.

The incumbent must have the ability to work from all positions while standing on the floor, ground, ladders, scaffolding and roofs at heights up to 32 feet.

Work involves considerable standing, walking, crawling, bending and stooping. Ability to work above one's head on walls and ceilings while using tools weighing from 2 to 7 pounds.

The incumbent is working in hot areas where heat stress while in protective overalls and respirator and the concern of heat stroke exists.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.


EXPERIENCE:

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:
YYour qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, the ability to do the work of a Air Conditioning Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision


Examples include:
* ability to instruct.
* leads their assigned journeyman and labor crews and share their knowledge, skill, and ability of the different trade;
* assist with overseeing the operation of maintenance, repair, and or replacement of all equipment and systems;
* reads blueprints and technically complicated equipment diagrams to determine what work aids are required and understand the sequence of installations;
* inspect VA contractor's construction work to ensure it meets code, manufacture installation guidelines

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
• Without more than normal supervision

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies.

This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Pursuant to VHA Directive , VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy).

VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations.

If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date.

The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.

To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job.

Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

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• Benefits

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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.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:

• Job title
• Duties (be as detailed as possible)
• Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
• Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
• Salary

/Rank etc.

• Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
• References, current or recent supervisor

Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume.

Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.

The experience stated in your resume must support your assessment responses.

Recommended:

Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications.

To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.