The incumbent will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Helper under the general supervision of the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic in the General Support Shop, with second level direction provided by the Maintenance Control Manager.
Serving as a Maintenance Mechanic Helper in the Engineering,WJBD Veterans Hospital, the incumbent will assist in a variety of helper tasks primarily involving basic carpentry, plumbing, painting, equipment inventory and operations, installations, and laborer.
Duties include but are not limited to: Assist journeyman in the full range of carpentry involving the maintenance and repair of the facility. Operates and uses a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Plans and lays out work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints and own knowledge of construction or needed repairs.
Assist in work involving structures, partitions panels, cabinets, bookcases, work benches and other items that use wood or wood substitutes. Follows detailed instructions and independently accomplish routine tasks. Assist with hole repair, surface preparation and refinishing of all interior and exterior surfaces of buildings, structures, equipment and furnishings, to include gypsum wall board, plaster and wood.
Install various types of dispensers (ie soap, towel, glove boxes etc.) and other wall hung equipment and furnishings. Assist in installing signs, warning devices on walls, posts and other surfaces and structures throughout the facility. Assist in assigning and reviewing inventory on container labels for incoming equipment, ensuring that the information provided matches incoming equipment identifiers on delivery reports.
Receives, stores and handles supplies, materials and equipment as related to the M&O section of Engineering service line. Applies coating materials to a variety of surfaces or applies and finishes plaster surfaces in the construction and repair of interior walls and ceilings and stucco exterior walls. Measure and cut materials to the required lengths and dimensions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Schedule subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD01401A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $21.98 – $25.64/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-22.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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