Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith
What you'd do
This position is assigned to the Facilities Management Service (FMS) at the West Palm Beach VA Medical Center in Florida. They serves as a Maintenance Mechanic (LOCKSMITH), WG-4749-10, responsible for performing a full range of advanced maintenance, repair, modification, installation, troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance work on building systems, structures, utilities, equipment, fixtures, doors, hardware, and related infrastructure essential to the operation of a complex medical center.
Major duties
The Maintenance Mechanic performs journey-level maintenance mechanic duties involving multiple trades including carpentry, mechanical repair, plumbing, building systems maintenance, door systems repair, hardware installation, and structural maintenance. Work supports patient care operations, administrative functions, life safety systems, accessibility requirements, and facility infrastructure. The position also performs locksmith and security hardware duties as a secondary function in support of facility security, controlled access, patient safety, and protection of government property. They apply advanced technical knowledge and independent judgment to diagnose problems, determine corrective actions, plan work assignments, and complete repairs affecting critical medical center operations. Additional Duties Include But Not Limited To: Laying floor tile (tile, VCT, LVT, carpet, sheet flooring). Repairing chairs, tables, counters. Hanging bulletin boards, pictures, mirrors, fans, clocks, etc. Installing casters on desks, chairs, food carts, etc. Mounting paper towel holders, signs, comer guards, and toilet paper dispensers. Installing safety treads on steps. 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. Spacing, accuracy and fit are essential and structural soundness or appearance is important. Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs, and modifies routine mill work, framing, benches, partitions, tables, furniture, etc. Performs work to close tolerances, exact fit, and structural soundness. 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. 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. Installing ceramic or stone tile to include use of thin set or mud grouting methods for installation. May be used for walls, ceilings, and flooring. Installing drywall, to included taping, and floating. Material fire ratings and appropriate application and installation to preserve ratings. Limited plaster work on case openings, ceilings, walls, door frames, and various masonry. Mortar and concrete mixing to repair steps, walls, floors, ramps, roadways, and sidewalks. Application and use of structural steel, rebar applications, etc. Diagnoses malfunctions affecting building systems and determines appropriate repair methods. Reads and interprets blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, sketches, specifications, and manufacturer instructions to plan and execute work assignments. Repairs and maintains building components in patient care areas, clinics, administrative offices, utility spaces, warehouses, mechanical rooms, and support facilities. Responds to emergency maintenance situations involving facility systems, doors, hardware, equipment failures, accessibility deficiencies, and structural issues that could impact patient care, employee safety, security, or facility operations. Performs locksmith and security hardware duties involving installation, maintenance, repair, modification, and troubleshooting of locking systems throughout the medical center. Maintains facility key control programs, master key systems, restricted keyways, lock cylinders, locksets, panic hardware, exit devices, electromechanical locking devices, and related security hardware. Repairs, adjusts, and replaces locking devices integrated into doors, frames, and building systems. Evaluates security hardware deficiencies and determines corrective actions necessary to maintain controlled access and facility security. Coordinates with VA Police Service, Safety personnel, Engineering staff, and facility leadership regarding access control requirements, security upgrades, emergency lock changes, and key accountability programs. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic-Locksmith/PD031340 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/24/2026. 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 Inspect Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. 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: Work requires prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing ladders and scaffolds, working overhead, and working in confined spaces. Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, and pulls heavy tools, equipment, supplies, and building materials. Assignments may require extended periods of physical exertion and work in awkward positions.. Working Conditions: Work is performed indoors and outdoors in patient care areas, offices, mechanical rooms, rooftops, construction sites, utility spaces, warehouses, and other facility locations. The incumbent is exposed to varying weather conditions, dust, noise, heat, electrical hazards, moving equipment, sharp tools, and other occupational risks. Work may involve exposure to infectious environments, requiring adherence to infection control measures. Personal protective equipment, safety procedures, and established work practices are required.
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