Maintenance Mechanic

Summary This position will be located in Facility Support Service, Maintenance & Operations section, of the VA Health Care Center, El Paso, Texas. Responsibilities The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the carpentry, installation, maintenance, and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices. Performing maintenance and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings;
Installing, modifying, and repairing furniture items, doors, windows, floor coverings, baseboards, and signage;
Installing, modifying, and repairing plumbing and electrical systems;
Performs carpentry tasks repairing and maintaining wood/ wood substitute components of building and structures;
Repairs various facility owned furniture to include but not limited to; cabinets, desks, and removable/ permanent shelving;
Conducting inspections and performing routine maintenance on area of responsibility assigned;
Constructing/framing metal stud dry wall partitions and drywalling, mudding, taping, and plastering;
Patching and painting various surfaces;
Installing, modifying, maintaining, and repairing electrical wiring systems, related switches, distribution panels, and outlet boxes;
Installing and making uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration, and air conditioning units and systems;
Performing welding duties using electric and wire feed, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of metal in various sizes, shapes, and thickness. Constructing concrete structures (walls, slabs, footers, forms, etc.). Planning and measuring various materials according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions;
Reading and interpreting work orders, instructions, sketches, blueprints, building codes, and wiring diagrams;
Using and maintaining equipment and tools common to various trades;
Making repairs on and performing preventive maintenance on shop tools and equipment to ensure safe and proper function;
Working with wood or wood substitute materials, gypsum board or fiber-cement board, concrete/rebar, glass, etc.;
Overseeing the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties;
Planning the materials, tools, and techniques needed and for completing the work;
Performing related duties as required. This is an essential position. The incumbent is required to report to work during emergencies and inclement weather. The tour of duty may include holidays, weekends, and rotating shifts.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday; 7:00am - 3:30pm Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs. Position Description Title/PD#:
Maintenance Mechanic/PD01241A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment

Incentives:

Not Authorized Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL  cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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…