Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader

Summary This position works in the Maintenance Section and serves as a Working Leader of three or more employees located in the Veterans Administration Medical Center Louisville, Kentucky. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY : This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Responsibilities This position works in the Maintenance Section and serves as a Working Leader of three or more employees located in the Veterans Administration Medical Center Louisville, Kentucky. The purpose of the position is to perform repairs, rebuilding, retrofitting, and maintaining a variety of multi-function building infrastructure equipment by using a preventive maintenance program (PM) of facilities structure, assigned utility systems, and non-medical equipment. Incumbent is also responsible for new equipment and utility installations as assigned. Assigns the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the work group. Maintains current knowledge on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives; for example, technical orders and the Automated Engineering Management System and Medical Equipment Reporting System (AMS / MERS). Supervises and / or performs inspections 20% of the time, and repair, maintenance, installation, relocation, and trouble shooting of building infrastructure systems 80% of the time. Insures that needed plans, blueprints, materials, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from appropriate supply locations. Maintains, installs, hooks up, and put into operation all types of mechanical equipment and systems, pumps, and piping systems, electric and pneumatic controls for offices, conference rooms, food preparation / canteen areas and store, laboratories, dental areas, operating rooms, emergency rooms, and special exam areas. Reads blueprints, and makes simple drawings and sketches of a considerable variety and makes cost estimates of any changes, alterations, improvements or additions to planned work. Provides fellow workers with proper tools to accomplish assigned tasks, purchases new tools as needed, co-ordinates work scheduling with other Eng. shop supervisors on work requiring multi-disciplined efforts to complete. Assigns priority of work orders, PM work orders, oral or written instructions, and ensures that deadlines are met with proper PM scheduling and work order review. All other duties as assigned Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 0800-1630 Position Description Title / PD# : Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader / PD052100 Physical Requirements : Work is performed in tiring or uncomfortable positions for long periods. There is frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching; or working on top of, under, and in tight compartments or cramped or awkward positions. Performs strenuous work while standing, lying, or sitting. Frequently lifts and carries items, unassisted, weighing up to 60 pounds; and often exerts similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies, and equipment. Frequently lifts and moves heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. May be required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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) Lead or Supervise Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY : This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. 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. 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. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.