Summary The VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System is recruiting for a Maintenance Mechanic (Machine Shop). The Maintenance Mechanic (Machine Shop) is located within our Engineering Service. Responsibilities The Maintenance Mechanic (Machine Shop) duties include: Repairing and maintaining dietetics equipment to include but not limited to: food conveyors, tray conveyors, ovens, dishwashers, food warming equipment. Repairing and maintaining patient moving equipment, gurneys, wheelchairs, scales, hoyer lifts, manual beds, and electric beds. Assembling and/or repairing overhead trolley systems, automatic door openers, (hydraulic), conveyor systems, and medical research equipment. Using lathes, drill presses, saws, metal cutting equipment, breakers, shears, planners, presses and other repair equipment. Using basic shop mathematics, including algebra as required to accurately order materials, assemble components, and establish dimensions. Performing work of a journey machinist capable of working within close tolerance, turning, shaping, milling, grinding, various steels, aluminum, copper, brass, bronze, various other metals. Interpreting both written and oral instructions. Reading and interpreting technical manuals, blue prints, shop drawings, and other highly complexed technical guides. Design layout and fabrication of brackets, and other load bearing devices used to support mechanical equipment, medical devices, and electrical equipment. Wearing appropriate safety gear during exposure of toxic fumes, high-pressure air and fluids. Operating material handling equipment to include but not limited to prime movers and platform trucks. Performing work of a journeyman sheet metal mechanic capable of design, layout, fabrication and modification of existing and or new duct work systems, fume hoods and or special equipment. Utilizing ingenuity and good judgment in developing proper cost and cost effective solutions to non-routine installation and repair problems. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Position Description: 30503A Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Incumbents will stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions, frequently handle, lift, carry, and set up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds, occasionally may lift and carry items over 50 pounds. Incumbents will engage in periods of continuous exertion while bending and shaping complex items and constructing larger, bulkier systems. The work is done inside and outside, and is usually dirty, dusty, and greasy, sometimes required to make installations and repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. There is frequent exposure to the possibility of uncomfortable heat conditions. Frequently exposed to the possibility of strains, cuts, scrapes, bruises, burns, and infections and are occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Some workers may be exposed to toxic fumes and high-pressure air and fluids. Workers may be required to wear appropriate safety gear such as protective eyewear. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 05/16/2024 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 Qualification Standard Handbook. 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: 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. Education Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. Special Employment Consideration: VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply, including those eligible for hiring under 5 CFR 213.3102(u), Schedule A, Appointment of persons with disabilities [i.e., intellectual disabilities, severe physical disabilities, or psychiatric disabilities], and/or Disabled veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30% or more. Contact the Agency Contact for information on how to apply under this appointment authority via the Selective Placement Coordinator. Placement Policy: The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. Financial disclosure not required.For more information on the "Who may apply" eligibility requirements, please refer to the OHRM Status Candidates and Other Candidate Definitions document. If you are unable to apply online view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.