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Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader

Johnson City, Tennessee, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$29.06/hr - $33.90/hr

The James H. Quillen VA Medical Center is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic Work Leader to work in the building maintenance and minor renovation unit. The role involves providing maintenance, minor renovation, and repair of equipment and facilities at Mountain Home and in the surrounding area.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as Maintenance Mechanic Leader and may provide maintenance, minor renovation, and repair of equipment and facilities at Mountain Home and in the Mountain Home catchment area

Performs trades work at the WG-10 journeyman level

Completes maintenance work orders that are approved by the unit Supervisor

Troubleshoots and performs repairs on various building systems as necessary to maintain normal clinic operations

Serves as the first responder to second shift calls from facility administration for engineering assistance

Independently triages, troubleshoots, and repairs, or calls in additional resources, as-necessary

Engineering assistance required can be of multiple trades, including, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC

Leads three or more workers to accomplish trades work alongside those employees led

Determines nature and extent of repairs required. Works with a variety of pipe and pipe fittings including those made of copper, brass, lead, glass and plastic

Installs, repairs, modifies, and completes preventive maintenance of most refrigeration equipment

Typical work assignments include the performance of visual examination and operational tests to determine the need for, and the performance of, repair work on a level of difficulty and responsibility, to include, but not be limited to, Maintenance Mechanic (Electronic/Electrical) WG-4749-10

Leads, and works alongside, employees engaged in the installation, maintenance, repair, and test of the following systems: Electrical distribution systems (high and low voltage) electrical/mechanical operated, dietetic equipment, electrical operated lifts, elevators and dumbwaiters, lighting systems, radio, nurse call public address and fire alarm systems, electrical heating equipment, office equipment, sight lighting systems, electrical operated doors and other electrically operated equipment. High and low pressure steam and condensate systems (steam heating, radiators, circulating pumps, etc.), Heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration systems and plumbing systems

Determines nature and extent of repairs required. Works with a variety of pipe and pipe fittings including those made of copper, brass, lead, glass and plastic. Installs, repairs, modifies, and completes preventive maintenance of most refrigeration equipment

Aligns pipes, valves and fittings to reassemble portions of systems requiring repairs or modifications. Braces and supports piping systems to control movement, expansion or contraction, and vibration. Locates source and determines cause of malfunctions

Uses shop mathematics and standard handbook formulas in computing dimensions for planning and laying out work. Makes standard computations relating to load requirements of wiring or electrical equipment. Understands how to calculate and scribe patterns using parallel or radial line development

Estimates and drafts orders for supplies and materials for all assigned tasks and projects

Knows and implements accepted trade practices, processes, and procedures for all trades used on a project

Understands the purpose of relief valves, check valves, pressure reducing valves, shut off valves, expansion joints and similar devices and how these items control flow

Qualification

HVAC systemsElectrical systemsPlumbing systemsRefrigeration equipmentBlueprint readingTroubleshootingPreventive maintenanceUse of toolsTechnical practicesLeadership

Required

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Subject to background/security investigation

Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2025

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

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire

Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)

Ability to Lead or Supervise

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc

Knowledge of Materials

Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)

Use of Measuring Instruments

Physical Requirements: Uses moderate physical effort and exertion in the process of stacking, loading, unloading, moving, and carrying tools, equipment, and materials ranging in weight from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs

Occasionally stands, stoops, bends, kneels, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions

Independently lifts large bulky and hard to grasp objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or lifts heavier objects properly, with the assistance of other workers or lifting devices

Occasionally works in tight places or uncomfortable positions for extended periods

Working Conditions: Works inside and outside and the jobs usually are dirty, dusty, and greasy

Occasionally performs work outside in bad weather and in work areas that are noisy

Occasionally performs work in unpleasant and disagreeable conditions

Occasionally works above ground level as well as underground in tunnels or in trenches

May be exposed to gases and fumes

Is frequently exposed to the possibility of abrasions, broken bones, burns, cuts, bruises, stocks and strains

May be exposed to metal cuttings from using drills, key cutting machines, and metal saws

Is exposed to the possibility of burns while using welding torches and soldering irons

Wears protective equipment such as goggles, safety glasses, welder's helmet, apron, gloves and safety shoes

May be required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing and equipment

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.