The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Maintenance Supervisor, Supervisory General Engineer, or Chief, Facilities Management Service, for the James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital. The James A. Haley VA Medical Center is a tertiary hospital and is one of the busiest and most complex healthcare systems in the nation. The Incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Maintenance and Repair Supervisor.
The Maintenance Mechanic will demonstrate knowledge and skill that includes the following: laying floor tile, lock maintenance, installing ceiling tile, lights and light fixtures, receptacles and switches, plastering, painting, and carpentry work, plumbing, such as: minor repair of water and heating systems, repairing chairs, installing door closures and door stops, hanging bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks, installing casters on desks, chairs, food carts, mounting paper towel holders, signs, and comer guards and installing safety treads on steps.
Use general and some specialized tools and equipment of various building trades. Inspects patient wards as it pertains to general maintenance of these areas. Major Duties also include: Measures, cuts and constructs using standard building materials.
Independently plans and completes projects that involve constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams. Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Operate and use a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Plan and lay out carpentry projects.
Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques. Plan, measure, and layout carpentry materials using typical shop mathematics for complex and exact projects. Plan, measure, and lay out carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes. Repairs plumbing systems.
Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation, of systems and equipment.
Steam system troubleshooting and repair including backflow prevention valves, steam control valves, radiators, and coils Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 3:00pm - 11:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD02082A Physical Requirements: Works from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. He/she often works in portions of the utility systems requiring attention that are cramped, dirty and hard-to-reach locations.
The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to 50 pounds. Occasionally, the incumbent will be required to lift and carry items over 50 pounds. .
Marva.Gayle@va.gov · 727-398-6661 X64564
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $27 – $31.5/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-03.
This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.
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