Job Description

Summary

This is a general Maintenance Mechanic (Structures) position, in the Maintenance Section of Engineering Service at the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System (CAVHS), Little Rock Arkansas.

Overview

• Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

11/21/2023 to 12/06/2023

Salary

$25.43 - $29.67 per hour

Pay scale & grade

WG 9

Location

2 vacancies in the following location:

Remote job

No

Telework eligible

No

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

Appointment type

Permanent -

Work schedule

Full-time -

Service

Competitive

Promotion potential

None

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

No

Security clearance

Drug test

No

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

CBST-12209659-24-SKL

Control number

761811000

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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Duties

• Operates such tools as air hammers, drills, and electric saws for cutting tile, brick, and blocks.
• Must have a working knowledge of the tools, equipment operations, basic trade practices, and be familiar with the names and uses of various masonry and plaster materials.
• Knowledge and skill to frame(layout)walls, rough openings for doors and windows, install block and brick, patch and paint.
• Plan work and determine methods and techniques to be used.
• Knowledge in determining the proper grade, size, and type of lumber or wood substitute material required for the job.
• Ability to interpret blueprints, sketches, manufacturers\' specifications and technical manuals and be knowledgeable in shop math, standard formulas and standard shop practices.
• Knowledge of architectural drawings and blueprints. Ability to interpret specifications, footnotes, and dimensions on drawings.
• Knowledge of the safe use of both hand and power tools within the carpentry, mason and painting career fields.
• Repairs roofs, locate leaks, and removes existing roof materials while being sensitive to historic fabric.

This position is covered by AFGE bargaining unit. Per the Master Agreement, the Area of Consideration will be: 1st Area of Consideration - Current Facility and CBOC employees; 2nd Area of Consideration - VA Nationwide applicants; 3rd Area of Consideration - Other Status candidates

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 2:00pm-10:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD04569A
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
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
• Pre-employment physical required

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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 .

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:

• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Measuring Instruments
• Operation of Equipment/Machinery
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Moderate lifting (45lbs+), moderate carrying (15-44lbs), reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, both hands required, climbing (use of legs and arms), both legs required, both eyes required, ability to distinguish basic colors, and hearing (aid may be permitted).Work is inside and outside in hot, humid or cold environments. It is usually dusty, dirty and greasy. Must be able to work at heights as job dictates or work under buildings in close quarters to accomplish goals of the Building Structures Unit (BSU). Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of sometimes severe strains, cuts, burns, noise, eye damage, bruises and infection and is, therefore, required to use appropriate procedures and personal protective equipment. Also exposed to other hazards such as eye injuries while chipping plaster and concrete and frequently exposed to dust and dirt while mixing concrete. There is continuous exposure to paint splatter and inhalation of fumes from chemicals in paint. Duties are performed as assigned to both divisions of the medical center.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM\'s Career Transition Resources website which can be found at .

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee\'s credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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• Benefits

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