Maintenance Mechanic

The Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749, series includes positions that perform a variety of tasks involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, air conditioning, cement work, painting, and other related trades.

• Major Duties include, but are not limited to:
  Perform preventive maintenance inspections and corrective maintenance on building systems and equipment in accordance with established requirements. Diagnose malfunctions in electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and other facility equipment and systems to determine necessary corrective action. Repair HVAC equipment and systems by replacing, repairing, or adjusting motors, belts, bearings, controls, and related mechanical or electrical components. Independently plan, prioritize, and complete preventive and corrective maintenance assignments with minimal supervision.
  
  Interpret blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematics, work orders, technical manuals, and other instructions to complete maintenance assignments. Apply specifications, drawings, technical instructions, and applicable requirements when installing, repairing, or modifying facility equipment and systems. Select, operate, and maintain hand tools, power tools, test equipment, and specialized maintenance equipment required to complete assigned work.
  
  Work Schedule:
  
  Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#:
  Maintenance Mechanic/PD726270 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI):
  Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not authorized

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 identification 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 the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/21/2026.
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…