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Summary This position is located in the Engineering Service at the Columbus Veterans Affairs Ambulatory Care Center. The incumbent performs duties of a journeyman maintenance mechanic which involve maintaining, repairing. installing. modifying, troubleshooting. testing, and inspecting of real and personal property in trades such as electrical, plumbing. carpentry. air conditioning, pipefitting. welding, and mechanical. Responsibilities Define repairs/upgrades and define required materials (bill of materials), tools and equipment requirements, and work assignments of subordinate maintenance workers through project completion. Measures, cuts and constructs using standard building materials. Independently plans and completes projects that involve constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams. Operate and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Operate and use a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on steam systems such as steam lines, copper, brass, and iron, high and low pressure return lines, vacuum and drip. Makes repairs to traps and pressure reducing equipment, solder joints. Cuts and threads pipes. Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on steam systems such as steam lines, copper, brass, and iron, high and low pressure return lines, vacuum and drip. Makes repairs to traps and pressure reducing equipment, solder joints. Cuts and threads pipes. Performs maintenance, repairs and inspections on plumbing systems such as sinks, water closets, drinking fountains, hot water storage, hot and cold water lines, copper, brass and iron, sanitary sewers, vents, and storm sewers. Performs maintenance, repairs and inspections on pumps such as lift, vacuum, compressors, condensate, and circulating pumps. Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on carpentry items such as ceiling tiles, furniture, walls, floors, trim, windows, handrailing, cubical tracks, and curtain rods. Hang pictures, plaques, bulletin boards, calendars, clocks and other hanging devices. Adjusts doors, door closers and locks, hardware and stops. Plan and lay out carpentry projects. Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques. Projects involve constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior/exterior trim, staircases, trusses and beams. Spacing, accuracy and fit are essential, and structural soundness or appearance is important. Plan, measure, and lay out carpentry materials using typical shop mathematics for complex and exact projects. Plan, measure, and lay out carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes. Performs a wide range of tests/checks related to electrical safety and equipment operation as outlined by JCAHO, OSHA, NFPA, VA, and other pertinent standards, policies, and codes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD034010 Physical Requirements: Required to work from ladders. scaffolding, and platforms. Work requires standing. reaching, bending, climbing. kneeling and stooping in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh up to 40 pounds. May occasionally lift objects exceeding 40 pounds. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 All 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. 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 (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