Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

This position is located at the Salisbury VA Medical Center, organizationally aligned within the Facilities Management Service, in Salisbury, North Carolina under the Construction Crew. This is a full performance, journeyman level, Maintenance Mechanic that reports directly to the Supervisor. The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for performing carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, roofing and other basic trade duties to improve building maintenance.

Duties

• Major duties include, but are not limited to: Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Installs, maintains and repairs a variety of roofing materials (i.e., asphalt, shingles, tile, roofing, sheet metal, flashing, etc.) Constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, ceilings, staircases, door and window frames, etc. Installation and removal of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, tile, cement, stone, wood and laminate. Skill in the operation of general and precision carpentry and woodworking equipment and be able to produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, and acceptable appearance. Reads and interpret technical instruction manuals, troubleshooting and operating guides, installation manuals. Plans and lays out complex work in accordance with drawings, sketches, blueprints and own knowledge of construction. Must keep up to date on rules, regulations, product information and health care practices, such as "Universal Precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets", burn permits, lock and tag out procedures, etc. Use a variety of hand tools, power tools, and stationary shop tools. Maintains all tools in proper working condition by sharpening, adjusting, cleaning, lubricating, replacing belts, etc. Tools, supplies, storage area and work carts used within course of work must be well maintained, free from clutter, serviceable and meet all service and OSHA requirements. Selects materials and obtains replacement parts by comparison with the part to be replaced, or by reference to supply lists and manufacturers' catalogs. Oversees the requisition of materials, tools, and equipment as necessary to perform assigned duties. Plans the materials, tools, and techniques needed for completing work assignments. Work Schedule: Full time, Monday - Thursday, 12:00 pm - 10:30 pm (Construction Crew) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD50057A Physical Requirements: Requires standing for extended periods of time while operating machinery. The work involves considerable walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crawling, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Lifts, carries or moves materials weighing up to 45 kilograms (100 pounds). Uses assistance or lifting devices for heavier items. During normal day-to-day operations, individuals will be required to perform grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching above shoulder height. Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors which may require exposure to a variety of weather conditions and environments (i.e, excess humidity, chemicals and solvents, fumes, dust and noise). May perform some duties of position on patient wards, within storage areas, on facility grounds or within sub-basement locations. May be exposed to moderate-to-high noise from machinery in shop areas, dirt, dust, fumes and unpleasant odors. Hazards of cuts, scrapes, bruises, falling from ladders and scaffolds, burns from asphalt are present. Protective devices, as needed, such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves are required. Clothing may become soiled or damaged. Possess knowledge and ability to work in hospital, health care, and industrial environments in a manner as not to endanger occupants or structure. Endangerment could be in the form of chemical, housekeeping, physical hazards, barriers to egress, or medical condition of patients. Remains up to date about rules, regulations, product information and health care practices, such as: "Universal Precautions, Material Safety Data Sheets", burn permits, lock out and tag out procedures, etc. Completes all required computer training within allotted time frames.

Qualifications

To 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

How to apply

All applicants are encouraged to apply online. To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/18/2026 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13058951. 1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire. 2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package. NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center. Beginning September 27, 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan. Resumes longer than two pages will result in ineligibility for further consideration for the position. USAJOBS will not allow you to upload or build resumes longer than two pages, and you will need to update the resumes in your profile before applying for a job. Resumes should include information relevant to the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies of the position to which you are applying. VA is unable to make assumptions about qualifications if not clearly listed. Resumes must be legible so they can be reviewed for eligibility, minimum qualifications and other position requirements listed in the job announcement. If initial application submission is updated and resubmitted with a new resume, only the most current resume will be reviewed for consideration. Your resume must be 5MB or less. We recommend saving and uploading your resume as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. We recommend using a sans-serif font size like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans. Make your page margins 0.5 inches. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text in your resume. The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started. Helpful Hints for Creating a Two-Page Resume: Prioritize most relevant and recent experience Use concise, results focused language Align language from the job announcement Focus on demonstrating skills and competencies Remove outdated or unrelated experience Use the USAJOBS resume builder Additional guidance on this new requirement and resume building tools can be found at: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/ To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.