The purpose of the position is to perform skilled work in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electrical, plumbing, and medical gas systems, including interpreting blueprints and diagrams, using measuring instruments, and assembling and testing equipment. Utilizes knowledge of codes, regulations, and industry standards to ensure compliance and safety. Works independently with normal supervision, and may be consulted by others in difficult situations.
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 (other than blueprint reading) 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. Working Conditions: Work both in and outdoors and in crawlspaces. 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. Subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, and bruises. Follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, respirators, gloves, eye protection, and hard toed shoes.
Major Duties: Maintains equipment buildings, grounds and utilities within a facility. Installs, modifies and repairs new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems. Maintains and install heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Fits pipe sections by screwing, bolting, brazing, welding, gluing, fusing, soldering, and caulking connections by forcing oakum and molten lead into joints. Performs maintenance, repair, inspection, testing, modification, and installation of utility systems and structures and components within a facility as a function of construction and renovation activities. Installs, renovates, removes electrical systems incident to the construction or renovation of medical buildings, offices, or shops. Completes needed renovations to installed systems, and rearrange and hook up items, such as outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, pillow speakers, patient stations, patient TVs, and circuit breakers. Plans and lays out work for job assignments. Makes independent judgments and decisions within the framework of oral and written instructions and accepted trade practices. Understands and use a variety of measuring equipment such as micrometers, pressure gauges, feeler gauges and test equipment. Performs rough and finish carpentry work by laying out and erecting sills, beams, plates, studs, corner posts, trusses and framing. Uses wiring diagrams, electrical maintenance and repair manuals to repair equipment. Uses check valves, relief valves, pressure regulators, expansion joints, solenoid valves and other devices to ensure proper functioning of equipment. Uses tools normally associated with the pipefitting trade, i.e., measuring tapes, sliding squares, levels, chalk lines, power pipe threaders and cutters, pipe wrenches etc. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: M-F 600am-430pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic (M/E Section)/PD00413A Physical Requirements: Works in tiring positions for prolonged periods. Frequent standing, bending, stooping, crouching and arm movement. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 45 pounds. May occasionally lift heavier items with assistance.