The Maintenance Mechanic position is in the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, Fayetteville, Arkansas. Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures, and utilities. Under the supervision of Engineering Service Leadership, the Maintenance Mechanic performs carpentry, electrical, mechanical and other duties in the maintenance and repair for various areas while serving as Engineer Service team member.
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.
Major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Painting and refinishing furniture, wood and metal; Constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items; Installing, modifying and repairing new and existing, utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment; Installing new roofs to include metal flushing gutters and other roofing accessories; Repair or replace sheathing, boards, beams, and joints; and Performing other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 07:00 am -3:30 pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the Agency). Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD03109A Physical Requirements: Majority of work is from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms, and often works in portions of utility systems requiring attention that are camped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations. The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifting or carrying of tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, lifting or carrying items over 50 pounds may be required.