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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 at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas, part of the Veterans Health Administration. The work covers carpentry, electrical, mechanical and other repairs to buildings, grounds and utilities. The job has 1 vacancy and is filled under direct-hire authority, which speeds up hiring.

1 vacancy

Can you apply?

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

  • Displaced federal employeesFederal employees who lost or are losing their job through a reduction in force (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Other groups listed above may get extra consideration, for example veterans' preference.

The job is open to the public, but you must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national, or someone who owes allegiance to the U.S. Non-citizens may only be hired if qualified citizens cannot be found. Eligible displaced federal employees (CTAP or ICTAP) get priority over other applicants.

What you would do

  • Paint and refinish furniture, wood and metal items, such as desks and chairs.
  • Build and repair structural items like walls, staircases, door frames and trim.
  • Install, modify and repair sewage, water, gas and oil distribution systems.
  • Install new roofs and repair sheathing, boards, beams and joints.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Do you qualify for WG-9?

With experience: The announcement does not require a set number of years. You must show training or experience that gives you the skills to do this work, and describe it clearly on your resume. Applicants are rated under OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

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

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume showing job title, duties in detail, dates (month/year) and average hours per week for each job
  • Resume must be two pages or less or you will be found ineligible
  • Other accepted documents if they apply, such as DD-214, SF-50 or performance appraisal

How you will be rated: First, a screening question in the online questionnaire removes applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements. Remaining applicants are rated on competencies such as working without more than normal supervision, equipment repair, blueprint reading, tool use and materials knowledge.

Tips for this job:

  • Describe each past job with duties in detail, month and year dates, and average hours per week, since the agency will not assume anything.
  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, or your application will be ineligible.
  • Submit the full package, including the questionnaire and resume, by the closing time of 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, subject to change based on agency needs.

Incentives and relocation: None. Relocation and recruitment incentives are not authorized, and PCS moves are not authorized.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship required, with rare exceptions under VA policy
  • Suitable for federal employment after a background investigation
  • Selective Service registration for males born after 12/31/1959
  • Online onboarding with acceptable ID; driver's licenses must be REAL ID compliant
  • 1-year probationary period
  • Annual seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical or religious exemption
  • Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, sometimes more; work on ladders and lifts

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
$29.00 – $34.00 per hour
Pay scale and grade
WG-9 · Wage Grade (trades and crafts)
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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
CBST-13105998-27-DH

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