The location of this position is in the Construction Shop, Engineering Service, Veteran Health Indiana, Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center, Indianapolis, IN. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Maintenance Mechanic and provide full performance, journeyman-level work in various minor tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, structure, fixtures, and utilities for an in-house construction crew.
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: 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: Dexterity and Safety Follow Directions Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measurement and Layout Troubleshooting 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.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Installing partitions, additions to buildings, opening of walls for installation of doors and windows. Build and install metal stud walls, hang drywall and various wall coverings. Monitor, control, and troubleshoot: heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, which includes air handers, vav boxes, reheat coils and associated piping and controls, fan coil units, steam convectors and thermostats. Incumbent shall measure, cut, fit, and plan the install of new floor coverings, referencing sketches, blueprints, etc. to determine the amount of materials necessary for project. Install door frames, install, and hang doors, mortise door handle and lock sets, door closers, kick plates, integrated window blinds. Build and install solid surface countertops, plexiglass protective barriers, and build and repair laminate and solid surface shelves. Install, modify, repair, maintain, troubleshoot, test, and load new and existing electric wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, tools, and appliances. This will be done by interpreting and applying the National Electrical Code, local codes, building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, and engineering drawings by using trade formulas to calculate common properties, e.g., voltage, voltage drop and current capability in series and parallel circuits, resistance, inductance, capacitance, power factor, current flow, and temperature and length in single and multiple raceways and conduits, etc. Cut, thread, and install piping, hangers, pipe insulation, radiators, on demand and electric hot water heaters and other devices. Demolition of plumbing fixtures including toilets, urinals, sinks, showers, mop sinks and associated piping and devices. Adjusts and troubleshoots electrical problems from power source to equipment and checks wiring. Cutting and trimming of carpet, vinyl floor tiles, or other material, spreading adhesive, or laying adhesive strips to lay the carpet, tile, or other flooring material. Preparing or carpets, vinyl floor tiles, or other flooring using floor sanding machines, covering cracks, indentations, and other irregularities with filler materials. Mixes paints, interior and exterior to the proper consistency and color and applies free of brush marks, laps, skips, etc. Working off ladders, scaffolds, and in HEPA carts, doing layout, installing conduit, electrical boxes, pulling wire, installing fixtures and devises. Utilizing service-line, VA, local and federal policies such as lock-out tag-out, ICRA/PCRA/ILSM/infection prevention policies and other construction safety requirements as it relates to the job. Coordinate and set the pace for in-house construction projects, including all the trades involved. Moving furniture, removing old carpeting or other flooring in preparation for a new installation of flooring. Work Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday - Friday. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD91924A Physical Requirements: The Maintenance Mechanic, working with the various trades, makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and where the parts of systems worked on are in hard-to­ reach places. This requires workers to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The Maintenance Mechanic frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, they lift or move with assistance moderately heavy objects weighing more than 75 pounds. When at a job site, strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials such as sheet of plywood, framing members, piping, conducts and other building and construction materials. Some trades mentioned above use manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions.