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Summary You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic with the Facilities Management Service for the Mann-Grandstaff VA Medical Center located in Spokane, Washington. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Responsibilities Conduct maintenance and operations of equipment repair duties that encompass the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of all varieties of industrial plant machinery, pipefitting, plumbing, kitchen equipment, medical gas piping systems, associated piping distribution systems, general mechanical equipment and associated mechanical systems throughout the Spokane VAMC Main Campus. Perform snow removal using snowplows, deicer's, gators, mechanical sweepers, and brooms. Perform grounds maintenance. Conduct hourly equipment checks and completing preventative maintenance on Chiller Plant equipment. Troubleshoot, repair, reconfigure pumps and valves to maintain proper chill water operations. Install, maintain, and repair of all water, medical gas and vacuum systems, non-medical sterilization equipment, kitchen equipment, water-based fire protection systems, domestic water chlorinating systems, water softeners and gas systems and their associated piping distribution systems. Repair and maintain high temperature water and high- pressure piping systems such as steam, hydraulic, compressed air, nitrogen, and oxygen supply lines. Repair walls, doors, ceilings, floors, windows, tables, plumbing, locks, lighting, urinals, faucets, toilets, sinks, water chlorination and HVAC equipment. Install floor and ceiling tiles, door frames, walls, gauges, and plastic laminate surfaces. Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections as indicated on PM printouts and complete assigned work orders utilizing appropriate equipment. Construct necessary dust barriers and or block off areas as needed. Able to interpret Blueprints and Mechanical drawings. Follows all safety procedures in the performance of job duties. Observe and enforce local, state, and federal OSHA and D.O.T. safety rules and regulations. Follows safe work behaviors, and promptly corrects conditions and unsafe behaviors which may lead to accidents. Possess and maintain a driver's license. Perform other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Compressed Work Schedule, Monday- Friday, 12:00 PM- 12:00 AM PDT. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD70548A Physical Requirements: The work requires intermittent lifting of large articles or assemblies, climbing on ladders or scaffolding, and then maintain body balance while working there, reaching, and working on overhead items. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 40 pounds. Repair pumps and motors. Drive snowplow equipment. Operate lawn care equipment. Work Conditions: The work constantly subject to any one of a variety of hazards such as eye and hand injury from the use of power machines, dust, dirt and noise from various powered machinery, physical injury from lifting and holding heavy pieces of equipment, and danger of falling from ladders and scaffolding or hand cuts and contusions from working with edged tools and blunt instruments. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of scrapes, burns, and infections. Incumbent is subject to extremes of heat and cold in work performed inside or outside the buildings. The incumbent will be required to work in close, hot, dusty, dirty, cold, and confined environments. Will be exposed to a wide variety of electric and air operated equipment used in the maintenance field. The incumbent is responsible to be safety conscious, to be alert to hazardous conditions, use proper safety equipment in the performance of duties, and must be alert to hazardous conditions and take all necessary action to avoid accidents. If such cannot be done, incumbent must learn to work safety under hazardous conditions, avoiding personal unsafe acts, and to be especially watchful of the unsafe practices of fellow employees for mutual safety protection of self and others. Must possess and maintain a driver's license. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements within 30 days of 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) 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. Education There is no educational substitute for this position. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. A supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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