Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at McDonald Army Health Center at Fort Eustis, Virginia. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

• Operate, maintain, and repair complex low-pressure steam, hydronic thermal generation systems, and comprehensive facility plumbing infrastructure within a clinical environment.
• Maintain daily operational oversight of a dual-boiler configuration with an aggregate capacity of 100 HP, along with auxiliary forced-air delivery systems, mechanical controls, and heat exchangers.
• Review, calibrate, and sustain complex high- and low-voltage electrical distribution networks, emergency branch circuits, switchgear, and overcurrent protection devices across clinical and administrative spaces.
• Prepare and apply specialized high-performance, clinical-grade coatings to diverse interior and exterior healthcare surfaces.
• Install, maintain, and repair complex domestic water, medical gas, vacuum, and sanitary waste systems to support active clinical operations and ensure strict infection control standards.
• Analyze and interpret complex blueprints, architectural schematics, and engineering drafts to plan and execute structural fabrications and precision finishes in strict alignment with hospital infection control and life safety code standards.
• Execute advanced electrical diagnostic troubleshooting, repairs, and component replacements across complex HVAC networks, while conducting rigorous preventative maintenance on critical utilities.
• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance, diagnostic troubleshooting, and emergency repairs on facility mechanical systems, infrastructure, and utility support equipment across the medical campus,

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I can perform a variety of work primarily involving constructing, altering, repairing, and modifying items made of metal, wood, and wood substitutes. In addition, I have the ability to assemble, disassemble, install, repair, and modify steel stud framing, wood, and wood structures for structural soundness. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, structural platforms, and crawl spaces. The incumbent regularly works in tiring, cramped, and uncomfortable positions for long periods, frequently standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, stretching, and crouching while performing repairs. Work involves pushing, pulling, turning, and positioning heavy mechanical parts, piping, and tools. The incumbent frequently lifts parts and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds, occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds, and utilizes team lifts or mechanical lifting devices (such as hoists, jacks, and cranes) for heavier items. Working Conditions Work is performed inside boiler rooms, mechanical spaces, and clinical areas on hard, damp, or uneven surfaces. The incumbent is regularly exposed to dirt, dust, grease, intense heat, exhaust fumes, loud noise, changing temperatures, and drafts. The incumbent must frequently stand on hard surfaces for long periods of time. Work is also performed outside in inclement weather, including mud, snow, and extreme temperatures. The incumbent is exposed to the distinct possibility of cuts, bruises, electrical shocks, nosocomial or bloodborne infections, steam burns, musculoskeletal strains, or chemical skin irritations. The incumbent must strictly follow prescribed safety practices and utilize Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hearing protection, hard hats, safety shoes, respirators, and infection-control barrier gear.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/11/2026to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13056280). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.