This position works in the building maintenance/minor renovation unit in Engineering Service located on the campus of the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN Health Care System. Serves as Maintenance Mechanic Leader and may provide maintenance, minor renovation, and repair of equipment and facilities at Mountain Home and in the Mountain Home catchment area.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2025. 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: Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Lead or Supervise Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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. Physical Requirements: Uses moderate physical effort and exertion in the process of stacking, loading, unloading, moving, and carrying tools, equipment, and materials ranging in weight from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs. Occasionally stands, stoops, bends, kneels, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Independently lifts large bulky and hard to grasp objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or lifts heavier objects properly, with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices. Occasionally works in tight places or uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside and the jobs usually are dirty, dusty, and greasy. Occasionally performs work outside in bad weather and in, work areas that are noisy. Occasionally performs work in unpleasant and disagreeable conditions. Occasionally works above ground level as well as underground in tunnels or in trenches. May be exposed to gases and fumes. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of abrasions, broken bones, burns, cuts, bruises, stocks and strains. May be exposed to metal cuttings from using drills, key cutting machines, and metal saws. Is exposed to the possibility of burns while using welding torches and soldering irons. Wears protective equipment such as goggles, safety glasses, welder's helmet, apron, gloves and safety shoes. May be required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing and equipment.
Duties include but not limited to: Serves as Maintenance Mechanic Leader and may provide maintenance, minor renovation, and repair of equipment and facilities at Mountain Home and in the Mountain Home catchment area. Performs trades work at the WG-10 journeyman level. Completes maintenance work orders that are approved by the unit Supervisor. Troubleshoots and performs repairs on various building systems as necessary to maintain normal clinic operations. Serves as the first responder to second shift calls from facility administration for engineering assistance. Independently triages, troubleshoots, and repairs, or calls in additional resources, as-necessary. Engineering assistance required can be of multiple trades, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. Leads three or more workers to accomplish trades work alongside those employees led. Determines nature and extent of repairs required. Works with a variety of pipe and pipe fittings including those made of copper, brass, lead, glass and plastic. Installs, repairs, modifies, and completes preventive maintenance of most refrigeration equipment. Typical work assignments include the performance of visual examination and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, repair work on a level of difficulty and responsibility, to include, but not be limited to, Maintenance Mechanic (Electronic/Electrical) WG-4749-10. Leads, and works alongside, employees engaged in the installation, _maintenance, repair, and test of the following systems: Electrical distribution systems (high and low voltage) electrical/mechanical operated, dietetic equipment, electrical operated lifts, elevators and dumbwaiters, lighting systems, radio, nurse call public address and fire alarm systems, electrical heating equipment, office equipment, sight lighting systems, electrical operated doors and other electrically operated equipment. High and low pressure steam and condensate systems (steam heating, radiators, circulating pumps, etc.), Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and plumbing systems. Determines nature and extent of repairs required. Works with a variety of pipe and pipe fittings including those made of copper, brass, lead, glass and plastic. Installs, repairs, modifies, and completes preventive maintenance of most refrigeration equipment. Aligns pipes, valves and fittings to reassemble portions of systems requiring repairs or modifications. Braces and supports piping systems to control movement, expansion or contraction, and vibration. Locates source and determines cause of malfunctions. Uses shop mathematics and standard handbook formulas in computing dimensions for planning and laying out work. Makes standard computations relating to l9ad requirements of wiring or electrical equipment. Understands how to calculate and scribe patterns using parallel or radial line development. Estimates and drafts orders for supplies and materials for all assigned tasks and projects. Knows and implements accepted trade practices, processes, and procedures for all trades used on a project. Understands the purpose of relief valves, check valves, pressure reducing valves, shut off valves, expansion joints and similar devices and how these items control flow Work Schedule: Mon to Fri 6:45am to 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader/PD60236A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized