Maintenance Mechanic (Structures) performs a variety of tasks in the Mason career field (55% of the time), Carpentry (20% of the time), and Painting (25% of the time) in the upkeep of buildings, sidewalks, roads, and related structures. Typical work assignments include the performance of visual inspections of all fire doors, sidewalks, walls, ceilings, doors, roofs, and floors, to determine the need for and performance of repair work on a Journeymen's level.
Duties Include: 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.
Uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and reproduce wooden historic building elements on frame, timber, log, or single-wall structures that require close tolerance fits and structural soundness. Knowledge to measure for layouts such as those required to construct footings for structural foundations and construct concrete forms and related structures with little or no supervision.
Knowledge to measure for layouts such as those required to construct footings for structural foundations and construct concrete forms and related structures with little or no supervision. Interprets verbal as well as written instructions. Requests PM numbers, following procedures established by Engineering Service, for newly installed equipment, where maintenance is the responsibility of the incumbent, including equipment installed by contract.
Performs simple maintenance, repair, or reconstruction of a variety of historic masonry structures and surfaces of brick, stone, concrete, and block. Must have skill and knowledge to repair and replace wood and metal doors, hang drywall, suspended ceilings wood and metal studs and vinyl composition tile. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:30AM - 4:00PM, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD04569A Physical Effort: Incumbent makes repairs from ladders, scaffolding and platforms to reach equipment in out-of-the way places. A great amount of physical effort is required in the application of plaster on ceilings and walls which requires the use of tools overhead and above shoulder height. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
Occasionally lifts and carries items over 90 pounds. When working on ladders and scaffolds, must be able to climb and carry tools and materials.
Tania.Cruz@va.gov · 719-238-4358
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $27.66 – $32.27/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-19.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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