Maintenance Mechanic Jobs

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to;

• Locating defective parts/equipment through visual observation or through the use of test equipment (e.g. test lamps, voltage testers, ammeters).
• Possess knowledge of electrical systems and equipment, such as series, parallel, compound circuits and wiring systems in industrial complexes and buildings.
• Knowledge of accepted pipe-fitter trade practices, methods, techniques, measurement and layout
• Knowledge of geometry and algebra to plan, measure and lay out projects involving the construction, alteration, repair or modification.
• Operating aerial trucks and associated equipment.
• Working from building blueprints and sketches to plan and lay out jobs for safe and efficient operation.
• Receiving written instructions, in person instructions, and wiring diagrams that indicate the nature of the repair or installation to be made, the layout and placement of circuitry, fixtures, and controls, and the types of wiring, parts, and equipment installed.
• Adjusting equipment controls such as temperature sensors, thermostats, and leak detectors.
• Planning and laying out work, tracking hard-to-locate defects or problems, and completing repairs and installations.
• Using knowledge and application of electrical principles, materials, and safety standards; using a variety of test equipment, hand, and power tools of the trade; reading and working from blueprints, drawings, or other specifications; and adhering to all safe working practices.
• Working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and layout the routing, placement, type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial/industrial practices and processes of the painting trade.
• Apply coating techniques to insure surfaces meet, match, texture, decorative, thickness and level requirements; utilizes enhanced finishing skills.
• Operating and using hand and power tools such as saws, hammers, drills, routers, planes, power nailers, glue guns, sanders, power saws, etc.
• Applicants need skills in various trades such as electrical, utility systems such as air conditioning, heating, water, wastewater, etc., building construction, and carpentry.
• Using a variety of complicated motor controls to protect against overload or overheating.
• Locating broken, worn, damaged, or poorly operating wiring, fixtures, controls, and equipment.
• Determine work requirements and sequence of masonry/tile assignments through review of work orders, plans or drawings.
• Knowledge of proper methods of trenching, grading, excavating and demolition activities.
• Using various types of power sources with various combinations or pulleys, belts, horse power capacity, and tensioners.
• Recognize and select appropriate lumber type and grade, make rough sketches, estimate cost, time and materials of carpentry projects.
• Operating and using a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specification.
• Removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures.
• Assisting other engineering personnel in interpreting blueprints, setting critical temperature controls, and providing instruction/training as needed.
• Layout floor covering such as vinyl tile, carpet tile, sheet materials, prep area surfaces and lay out patterns.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• May serve a probationary period

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Resume
• SF-15
• Privacy Act
• BenefitsA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Cover Letter
• Disability Letter (VA)
• Selective Service
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Resume
• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Financial suitability
  • Selective Service
  • New employee probationary period
  • Signature and false statements
  • Privacy Act
  • Social security number request
• DD-214/ Statement of Service
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Social security number request
• How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 05/31/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11965520. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete. Agency contact informationTerry CulhanePhone 585-354-2401Fax 607-664-4930Email [email protected] Northport VA Medical Center 79 Middleville Road Building 200 Northport, NY 11768 USNext steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
• Signature and false statements

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  Documents Accepted:
  

  • Cover Letter
  • DD-214/ Statement of Service
  • Disability Letter (VA)
  • Resume
  • SF-15

  
  Documents Required:
  

  • Resume

  
  Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
  Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
  Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (COVID-19 - VA 004) in-accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3304(a)(3) and 5 CFR 337.205(b)(1)-(4).