Maintenance Mechanic

SummaryThis Maintenance Mechanic position is part of the Facility Management Service Line (FMS) at the VA Central Western Mass Healthcare System - located in Leeds - MA. This position is full-time at 40 hours per week.QualificationsTo 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: Electrical Equipment Follow Directions Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout Measuring Instruments Physical Strength and Agility 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.DutiesMajor Duties & Responsibilities: Installs - modifies - maintains and repairs a variety of high - medium and low-pressure piping systems for: steam distribution and heating systemsnatural gasfuel oiland potable water and fire sprinkler systems throughout the entire medical center campusThese utility systems are located above and below ground - within tunnels - crawl spaces - mechanical rooms - boiler plant and inside building structurePlans and lays out piping systems - including routing - equipment placement - elevation (when applicable) - proper pitch and all materials requiredEnsures that all piping - fittings - valves and accessories are proper for the pressure and flow rates of the systems being installed or modifiedConducts pressure and operating tests on new or replacement piping systems & equipmentEnsures proper circulation - flows - pressures - leak free installations and trouble free operationCalculates airflow and the pressure-temperature characteristics for different HVAC and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systemslocates and repairs faulty equipment swiftly in order to reduce inoperative time to a minimumlocates trouble before dismantling and makes repairs which ensure proper functioning after assemblyPerforms preventive maintenance and repair tasks on all types of electro-mechanical pneumatic equipment to include but not limited to: custodial equipment such as floor finishing machines - buffers and vacuumselectro-mechanical-pneumatic equipment in the form of building service equipment such as supply & exhaust fans - air compressors - air conditionerspatient motorized wheelchairs - patient lifts - hospital beds and physical therapy equipmentInstalls and repairs gym equipment such as tread mills - elliptical machines and exercise bikesAssembles - troubleshoots and repairs electric patient scootersmanual wheelchairselectric hospital beds and exam tablesCompletes other duties as assigned to reach common team goalsActs as Maintenance & Operations Supervisor during brief periods of absence (i.eleave or remote training) and supervises all shop personnel and operationsPerforms other duties as assignedWork Schedule: Monday-Friday - 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD02940A Physical Requirements: The work involves continual walking - standing - stooping - bending - kneeling - climbing and lifting while working in tiring and uncomfortable positions and climatesUses manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positionsFrequently required to lift - carry and set-up parts & equipment - pipes and tools weighing up to 50 pounds unassistedOccasional - heavy lifting over 50 pounds with assistance.