Maintenance Mechanic at Veterans Health Administration

About the role

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing routine maintenance and repairs and reports directly to the Maintenance and Repair Supervisor, General Engineer, or Chief of Facilities Management Services at James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital in Tampa, Florida. Work assignments include both long-term projects and daily tasks, which are generated through the electronic work order system. The Maintenance Mechanic works under the direct supervision of the Supervisor and must use initiative on maintenance and repair work to identify malfunctions or non-functions, then proceed with corrective actions. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas: tile installation, lock maintenance, plastering, painting, carpentry, door closure installation, plumbing, and minor repairs of water and heating systems. Duties include but are not limited to: Perform measuring, cutting and constructing using standard building materials. Independently plans and completes projects that involve constructing, altering, repairing and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams. Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Perform work to close tolerances, exact fit and structural soundness. Plan, measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes with general and precision woodworking techniques. Repair plumbing systems. Installing, modifying and repairing new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems. Repair equipment such as sewage, water, oil and gas distribution systems, water closets, fire sprinkler systems and showers. Work from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation of system and equipment. Demonstrate knowledge and skills of using general and specialized tools and equipment of various building trades. Initiate steam system troubleshooting and repair including backflow prevention valves, steam control valves, radiators and coils. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am- 3:30pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD06649A Physical Requirements: The employee work from ladders, scaffolding, and hydraulic platforms. The role often requires access to confined, unclean, and hard-to-reach areas within utility systems. This position may involve extended periods of crouching and standing, as well as frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in physically demanding and uncomfortable positions. The employee regularly lifts or transports tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts, and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds. On occasion, the employee may be required to lift and carry items exceeding 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Performs duties both indoors and outdoors, often in environments with drafts, varying temperatures, dust, grease, heat, fumes, and noise. May be required to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions, including rain, mud, snow, wet or icy surfaces. Potential exposure to cuts, burns, chemical irritants, and bruises. Some tasks necessitate the use of protective equipment and clothing, which may be heavy and uncomfortable. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 09/04/2026 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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. 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.