This position is located at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Battle Creek VA Medical Center. The incumbent to the position works within the Structural Maintenance Section of Facilities Management Service and works under the direct supervision of the Structural Maintenance Section Supervisor. The incumbent performs a variety of tasks including the maintenance and repair of architectural components of buildings requiring the use of various skilled trades and practices.
Major duties of this position include but are not limited to: Carpentry: Construction, alteration, repair or modification of items or structures including, but not limited to walls, ceilings, flooring systems, framework, rafters, doors, hardware, paneling, windows, furniture, interior and exterior trim, staircases, trusses, beams, cabinets, countertops, and interior & exterior signage.
Installs and repairs sloped and flat roofs with a variety of material including shingles, EPDM (Ethylene Propylene Diene Monomor), and TPO (Thermoplastic Olefin). Movement and installation of office furniture Plaster/Drywall: Surface preparation, application of special coatings, application techniques, installation and finish of plaster and drywall systems. Painting: Mixing, applying and finishing paint coatings in any of the accepted trade methods.
Determine the methods, techniques, devices and materials that are best suited to the finish required. Installation of wallcoverings, Ceramic Tile/Flooring: Repair, alteration, removal, and installation of various flooring systems. These systems will include floor tile (both vinyl and ceramic), linoleum, vinyl sheet goods (including seamless flooring), and carpeting.
Masonry/Concrete: Installation and repair of brick, block, stone, and concrete in the construction or repair of partitions, walls, walkways, fireplaces, floors, door frames and stone. Performs other related duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30 Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD93909A Physical Requirements: Weight handled by the incumbent unassisted will normally be 50 pounds, and with assistance, 100 pounds or more.
Uses lifting devices or obtains assistance in moving heavy items. Works from ladders, scaffolding and/or platforms where systems are in hard-to-reach places, requiring incumbent to work in close quarters or cramped positions.
Work requires hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate tools when installing assemblies and replacing defective components, coordination for reading equipment and establishing work limits, and color discrimination to recognize color codes. Work frequently requires stooping, stretching, bending and kneeling for long periods of time.
Priscilla.Bradley@va.gov · 901-724-3441
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $29.19 – $34.04/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-16.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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