The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements in support of the Nutrition and Food Service Department as established by the Maintenance Supervisor, Maintenance Foreman, Chief of Maintenance & Operations, or Chief, Facilities Management Service, under the direct supervision of the HVAC Shop Supervisor. Work is assigned on a long-term, as well as on a day-to-day basis.
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: 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.
A Maintenance Mechanic performs the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and various repair tasks throughout the medical center, including the trades of refrigeration, kitchen equipment repair, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing. These overall duties should be at or near a journeymen level ability. Assigned tasks are generally not as technical as major repairs and installations as required by an employee classified in an individual trade. Mechanical: (55%) Inspects, installs, maintains, troubleshoots, assembles, and repairs various types of mechanical devices including but not limited to, appliances, kitchen equipment, server lines, food processing equipment, pumps, ventilation equipment, heat transfer and condensing units, and various mechanical control devices. Must be able to use and interpret mechanical drawings and parts diagrams from manufacturers and suppliers. Must also be able to understand and work with different types of equipment and tools to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair equipment properly and safely to manufacturer specifications. Electrical Equipment Repairing (35%) Troubleshoots and repairs various types of electromechanical devices. Examples include but are not limited to, electric ovens, dish washers, Retherm modules food preparation equipment, motor starters, switches, electrical solenoids, light bulbs, ballasts, and wall receptacles. Be able to read simple electrical diagrams in aid to help troubleshoot and repair equipment. Be able to understand and work safely with different voltages of electricity (24v,120v, 240v, and 480v) Must be able to use and interpret readings from various electrical measuring instruments such as amp-probes, multimeters, megohmmeters technical specifications, schematics, blueprints, and engineering drawings in planning and laying out, and completing the installation, modification, and repair of various electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls. Plumbing: (10%) Performs plumbing tasks, such as replacing or repairing faucets, ballcocks, valves, diaphragms, clears clogged traps, drains, lines. Replaces defective pipes that are exposed such as on condensate drains, fittings, and connections. Performs other duties that are assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD025060 Physical Requirements: Installs, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment or components from ladders, platforms, and scaffolding and in cramped or hard to reach areas. This can require walking long distances, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, and climbing in uncomfortable or tiring positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment that weigh up to 10 pounds. The incumbent occasionally may handle materials and equipment that weighs more than 50 lbs.