Maintenance Mechanic

The incumbent is employed as a journeyman maintenance mechanic at the two division Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. This position encompasses application of basic skills and technical practices from various maintenance trades to include carpentry, facility maintenance, painting, masonry, wallpaper/vinyl hanging. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

The incumbent selects materials and tools, maintains inventory of supplies, determines techniques and tools required, and coordinates with other services and individuals to ensure patient access to care is uninterrupted. Incumbent is responsible for the following duties: Carpentry The incumbent performs carpentry alterations, erection of partitions using wood and metal studs, furring out walls, hanging drywall, hang doors, repair and construct window screens, screen doors, and storm windows and doors, builds forms for concrete. Some lead-lined drywall may be utilized requiring familiarity with procedures for insuring containment of splatter radiation. Install and repair all types of floor coverings such as, asphalt and vinyl tile, wood floors, and carpeting install and repair all types of roofing and guttering and install various types of ceiling tile and track, including fiberglass soundproof ceiling tile. Incumbent uses power tools such as radial saws, band saws, electric hand saws, electric joiners and planers (both fixed and portable), assists in keeping all tools used in his section in good repair and working condition. Plastering Incumbent must have the knowledge and ability to clean out the bad plaster, prepare the surface and repair utilizing scratch and finish coats. Plastering is done on a variety of surfaces such as clay tile; plaster board, metal lathe, and corner bead. Proper cement mortar must be mixed for bond and strength. Walls must be in the true alignment according to plans and existing features. Reinforcement is used for horizontal joints and lintels. Masonry Incumbent utilizes a variety of masonry products and techniques including concrete, concrete blocks, brick, clay tile, terrazzo and terra cotta in constructing and maintaining horizontal and vertical structures within the Medical Center, at times in accordance with stringent NFPA requirements. Wallpaper/Vinyl Hanging Incumbent must have knowledge for preparation of all types of wall surfaces for hanging all types of residential and commercial grades of wallpaper. Assess existing surfaces for necessary surface preparation, proper paste and appropriate covering material. Painting Incumbent paints the interior and exterior of approximately 46 buildings ranging in height from one story to eight stories. Incumbent must have expert knowledge in the application of paint such as latex, enamel, polyurethane, epoxy, metallics, acrylics and urethane varnish. Incumbent must have knowledge of stains to finish hand rubbed doors and fabricated items. Incumbent must be capable of adapting joint dimensions, mortar mix/selection and trade techniques to a variety of existing site conditions as well as coordinating work with weather changes. General Maintenance Incumbent completes various general facility maintenance tasks to include assisting Electrician, HVAC, and Plumbing shops with non-technical tasks. Incumbent may be assigned to other duties. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD30114A Physical Requirements: Work involves standing, bending, sitting, squatting, and kneeling for long periods of time in cramped position. May be required to crawl into tight places or climb to heights as much as 100 feet from the ground and then perform duties at this height. Physical effort requires hand sawing, nailing and lifting large articles or assemblies. Work is carried on both inside and outside in fair weather and foul, in ventilated and unventilated areas, and subject to cuts and bruises during work processes.

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.