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Maintenance Mechanic

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

This job in plain English

This is a full-time Maintenance Mechanic job with the Veterans Health Administration, at Mather AFB in California. The mechanic does repair, modification, equipment operation and inspection across several trades, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, controls and heating and cooling. It is a direct-hire job with 1 vacancy, the work is Monday through Friday days, and travel of up to 25% may be expected.

1 vacancy at Mather AFB, CA; the announcement may also be used to fill additional vacancies

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

This job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. The agency clarifies that this means all U.S. citizens.

What you would do

  • Repair, build, remodel and maintain wood and wood-substitute structures.
  • Install walls, floors, trim, cabinets, counter tops, and door and window frames.
  • Install, repair and troubleshoot electrical wiring, controls and fixtures.
  • Perform plumbing installation and repairs, including pipes, fixtures and water heaters.
  • Plan and install piping systems, then test them for pressure and leaks.
  • Repair heating, cooling and refrigeration systems, including checking for refrigerant leaks.

Do you qualify for WG-10?

With experience: No specific length of training or experience is required. You must show training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to do the work, with detailed descriptions on your resume. Applicants are rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

With education: This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of two pages or less, saved as a PDF if possible
  • Resume must clearly list duties, dates, and hours per week for each job
  • Other accepted documents only if they apply to you, such as a transcript or license

How you will be rated: Your answers to the online questionnaire are first screened for the minimum qualification, and those who do not meet it are removed. Eligible applicants are then rated on job elements such as equipment assembly and repair, blueprint reading, measuring instruments, technical practices, tool use, and working without more than normal supervision.

Tips for this job:

  • Your resume is the only required document, so make it complete and within two pages.
  • Spell out your hands-on trade work, such as electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, controls, or HVAC, with dates and hours per week.
  • Submit your full application package by 11:59 PM EST on 11/06/2026, since incomplete applications are deemed ineligible.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Full-time, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Suitability determined by a background investigation
  • Urinalysis drug screen before appointment
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Online onboarding with REAL ID compliant identification
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption for health care personnel
  • Frequently lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$34.00 – $40.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-10 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Mather AFB, California
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Openings
1
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
25% or less
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Maintenance Mechanic (4749)
Announcement
CBSW-13104421-27-SEF

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