General Equipment Mechanic

Duties

Summary

The General Equipment Mechanic position is located in the Sheridan VA Healthcare System, Facility Management Services.

Maintain, troubleshoot and repair Facility Management mobile equipment; including but not limited to; emergency generators, road/grounds equipment, attachments and auxiliary systems. Responsible for the completion of the environmental aspect/impact analysis in collaboration with the GEMS Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Repairs/Maintains Heavy & Light Earth Moving & Grounds Maintenance Equipment

Performs work involving mechanical skill to troubleshoot, repair, service and determine the cause of malfunctions on, Hustler mowers, John Deere mowers and tractors, TurboVac leaf rakes, Case front end loader, Caterpillar Extended Boom Backhoe, Mitsubishi and Lift King fork lifts and similar equipment which have mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electric systems, controls, or features not commonly found on automobiles and ordinary transport trucks and buses. This includes all attachments and subsystems related to the equipment. These vehicles are powered by gasoline or diesel engines and use drive line torque converters and power take off units to drive equipment.

Required to keep accurate maintenance records and operate a scheduling and maintenance program for all the equipment under his/her care.

Occasional use of a 31,000 lb. GVW dump truck or trash truck, street sweeper and commercial snow plow for clearing station roads of snow and ice.

Repairs Various Types of Utility Vehicles

Conduct functional and performance tests on completed work assignments. Diagnose, repair, and overhaul various utility vehicles to include Kubota RTV1100, Polaris Ranger and other types of utility vehicles, including all routine maintenance necessary to maintain safe operating conditions.

Thorough knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic control, assemblies and connected accessory or auxiliary components. Sets up and operates machine tools to manufacture component parts or re-machine existing parts. Will be able to isolate and repair malfunctions by a combination of visual and auditory examinations, and the use of a wide variety of test equipment such as computerized engine analyzers, compression testers, test benches, oscilloscopes, multi-meters, and special feeler and dial gauges.

Ability to disassemble, repair, replace, recondition, and rebuild components of the various systems, and make independent judgments based on specifications in technical manuals and on accepted trade practices.

Installs, Maintains and Repairs Complex Laundry Equipment

Ability to maintain, repair and install various types of technically complex heavy duty, commercial-type laundry equipment. Determines extent of repairs required, materials or parts needed and estimates time required to complete repairs. Interprets and applies the requirements of technical manuals, shop directives, multi-view blueprints and other documents to ensure correct adjustments and proper operation.

Repairs and Maintains Various Auxiliary Equipment

Installs equipment, parts and/or components. Conducts operational tests of the auxiliary equipment. Uses test equipment such as alignment scopes, Vernier calipers, micrometers, precision levels, strobe tachometers, bearing bridge gauges, flow meters, hydrostatic testers and vibration analyzers. Completes adjustments to ensure proper operation of entire system. Adjusts and sets various regulating or safety devices such as meters, gauges, governors and automatic alarms. Knowledge of tire repair and replacement.

Patient Transportation

Responsible for assisting in the GSA vehicle program. This includes keeping records, scheduling vehicles for service, monitoring repairs and assisting with the transportation of patients.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: This Position is at the full performance level.Work Schedule: Full Time, Monday - Friday 7:30am - 4:00pm

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to occasionally travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

10

• Job family (Series)

  4737 General Equipment Mechanic

• Requirements

  Requirements

  Conditions of Employment

  You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this jobDesignated and/or random drug testing may be requiredSelective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959You may be required to serve a probationary periodSubject to a background/security investigationPre-employment physical requiredOccasional travel requiredSelected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding processResume/CV requiredValid State issued Driver's License required. CDL preferred; elgibility to acquire within 6 monthsResume: Your resume should include the following information for each job that you list: Job title; Complete Work Place Addresses; Duties (be as detailed as possible); Month and year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); Full-time, part-time status (include hours worked per week).Veteran Preference documentation: DD-214 required. Accepted documents: Preference letter, SF-15Telework schedules: Not authorizedVirtual work schedules: Not authorizedFLSA: Non-ExemptPosition Description Title/#: General Equipment Mechanic / #10192-OBU Status: YesRelocation / Recruitment Incentives: Not authorizedPCS Relocation Expenses: Not authorizedDesignated Drug-Testing Position: Applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Applicants will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test result is receivedFinancial Disclosure Report: Not required

  Qualifications

  To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 04/17/2020.

  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

  • Mechanical

  • Technical Problem Solving

  • Technology Application

  • Vehicle Maintenance

  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.
  Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

  Physical Effort:

  They frequently lift and move heavier items with the assistance of other workers or with lifting devices such as jacks, hoists, and cranes. They are sometimes required to work from ladders or work platforms at varying heights. Daily tasks are of substantial physical effort in handling equipment and other heavy objects when they are installed. Incumbent will be required to work frequently standing, bending,

  reaching, stretching, climbing, and crouching. This position may require working on top of, under, and in tight compartments of vehicles or large equipment. Lifting and carrying items unassisted, weighing up to 23 kilograms (50 pounds), and often exert similar effort in pushing, pulling, and positioning parts, assemblies and equipment.

  Working Conditions:

  The work is usually performed inside and outside where there is exposure to drafts, noise, and fumes from vehicles. Occasionally performs work outside under adverse weather conditions. They are continually exposed to dirt, dust, and grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, shocks, bruises, cuts, and strains. Position is constantly subject to hand and eye injury while working around equipment. Exposed to considerable dust and noise when working around equipment. Use of personal protective equipment must be recognized and used.

  Education

  Additional information

  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.

  The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal/VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found well-qualified (have a final rating of 85 or more) for this vacancy. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

  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.

  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE FOR THIS POSITION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.

  Narrative responses are not required at this time. If you are referred for consideration, you may be asked to submit additional job related information, which may include, but not limited to; responses to the knowledge, skills and abilities; completion of a work sample, and/or contact for an interview. Your resume and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

  Background checks and security clearance

  Security clearance

  Other

  Drug test required

  No

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

  • License

  • Resume

  The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, or ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information.

  • Cover Letter

  • DD-214/ Statement of Service

  • Disability Letter (Schedule A)

  • Disability Letter (VA)

  • License

  • Other supporting document

  • Resume

  • Separation Notice (RIF)

  • SF-15

  • SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action

  Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), 10pt (CP/CPS/XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP) in the questionnaire. You must provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) which shows dates and character of service (honorable, general, etc.). If you are currently serving on active duty and expect to be released or discharged within 120 days you must submit documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), and dates of impending separation. Additionally, disabled veterans and others eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eligible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veteran Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. Documentation is required to award preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Help

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Federal employees - Excepted service

  Current excepted service federal employees.

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of this agency.

• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Individuals with disabilities

• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Area of Consideration (AOC) for Referrals: 1st consideration: Current Sheridan VA employees, 2nd Consideration: Current VA employees, 3rd Consideration: All Federal employees, 4th Consideration: All other applicants with Status (VEOA, VRA, Sch A, Etc.)