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Summary The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans. Responsibilities The Maintenance Mechanic is assigned to the Engineering Service Line of VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System, Topeka, Kansas. Incumbent performs general maintenance of support work including but not limited to the following: Survey wards and buildings Review and complete tasks as noted on Work Orders. Maintain and repair service equipment. Install, modify, repair and replace building plumbing systems, eyewash stations, water coolers, and any other associated plumbing systems Use plans, sketches, wiring diagrams and specifications to lay out, assemble and install electrical equipment/systems and perform new construction Perform tasks in accordance with national electrical codes and accepted trades and practices. Test, troubleshoot, install and maintain electrical equipment (110, 208 & 280 volt), appliances and systems Considers surroundings, effects on machinery and effects on environment when administering gas, oils and lubricants to equipment. Repairs electrical wiring and lighting systems, motors, other electrical and patient care equipment. Repairs plumbing system and equipment, including valves, strainers, traps, piping, etc. Repairs, troubleshoots, performs maintenance on equipment to include scrubber, burnishers, vacuums, and commercial kitchen equipment. Maintains a tool and parts inventory for assigned tools, parts, and equipment. Uses measuring devices, tapes, volt-ohm-amp meters, etc. in repair and diagnosis of assigned duties. Applies information in maintenance and repair manuals in the repair and upkeep of assigned equipment. Uses powered tools for maintenance and repair of equipment and building systems, including drills, sewer machines, grinders, saws, etc. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, subject to night, weekend and holiday callback Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD09510A Physical Requirements: Pre-placement examination is required Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Position requires some heavy lifting, movement of ladders required along with stamina to perform physical labor. Pulling, pushing, reaching above shoulder level, use of both hands, standing, bending, and walking is required for the entire shift. Ability for muscular and mental coordination is necessary. Working conditions include hazards caused by hot steam and hot water pipes, extremes of heat, sewer fumes, falls from ladders and scaffolds, bumps from overhead pipes or low ceilings in the working area. May be assigned to areas where potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present. May be required to wear personal protective clothing as dictated by policy. Education 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. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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 https://www.opm.gov/. 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.