SummaryThe incumbent of this position is a working leader of the General Support Shop, at the Dorn VA Medical Center in Columbia, SC.
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As working leader; he/she assigns jobs and duties, as directed by the General Support Shop foreman to Woodcrafters, Maintenance Mechanics, Painters, Movers and Sign maker. The incumbent assumes the duties and responsibilities of the General Support Shop Foreman in his/her absence. The work involves a full range of tasks associated with installation, maintenance, renovation, and repair of all structures, walls, ceilings, doors, floors, masonry and furniture. This includes the maintenance and repair of interior and exterior building operations, repair and maintenance work.
The incumbent, as a leader, obtains needed information on decisions from the supervisor and relays the decisions to the affected personnel on problems or questions to facilitate the effective accomplishment of work assignments. The incumbent communicates with other shops to see that needed materials and tools are available and those necessary tasks requiring coordination are being completed in accordance with his supervisor's instructions.
The incumbent reviews drawings and specifications for new construction projects and makes recommended changes as the building subject matter expert.
The incumbent performs inspections on new construction and renovation projects as needed.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Work schedule subject to change based on agency needs.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic Leader/PD00242A
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Conditions of employment - You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
- As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- Subject to a background/security investigation.
- Pre-employment physical required.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
QualificationsTo qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/17/2026.
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 eligibilities are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:
- Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
- Ability to Lead or Supervise
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
- Technical Practices
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: The incumbent must be in good physical condition to perform assigned work. Physical exertion, such as lifting and carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes, is required. Physical efforts, such as walking, climbing, crawling and bending and strains such as working in confining spaces or in crouching or stooping positions for extended period of time are encountered much of the time. The incumbent is required to perform work from elevated platforms, ladders, and/or man-lifts. Work areas may be located at extreme heights. Must have color vision, good hearing, and manual dexterity. May work in adverse weather conditions.
Working Conditions: The incumbent must often perform work under unpleasant, disagreeable, or hazardous conditions. He will normally be expected to work outdoors. On some jobs the incumbent will work in dusty, dirty, drafty, and noisy conditions. The equipment and tools used are of the nature that requires a high special care and alertness to avoid injuries. Incumbent may be exposed to high temperature, steam pipes, close ventilation while working in areas such as manholes, crawlspaces and attics. Incumbent may be exposed to high voltages in the normal course of duties, as well as electric shock hazard. Incumbent will use appropriate tools and protective equipment for each task as required by policy and applicable national codes.
EducationThis job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional informationSpecial 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.
Financial disclosure not required.
If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.
Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.
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