Maintenance Mechanic - Carpentry/Locksmith

Description:

This Maintenance Mechanic position is at the full performance level located in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration at the Tucson, VA Medical Center (SAVAHCS) in the Engineering Services Department. Working under the direct supervision of the Area Maintenance Supervisor, this position requires advanced carpentry skills and certification of credited locksmithing.

Requirements:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/09/2026.

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 eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

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: Work requires considerable bending, kneeling, and stooping. If assignment is located at a job site, strenuous physical exertion may be required when handling heavy/bulky material such as sheets of plywood and other building/construction materials. Uses manual or portable power tools for extended periods of time in uncomfortable positions. Construction work will typically require climbing ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops. Must be able to lift and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds and with assistance may lift/move heavier items.