Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Responsibilities

• installing locks
• fabricating keys
• maintaining security

Requirements

• Training or experience demonstrating ability to perform journeyman locksmith work

• Install and maintain mechanical and electronic locks

• Operate key-control records systems, and work with limited supervision

• Summary

• The position is located in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Richmond VA Medical Center, Facilities Management Service, Fredericksburg VA Clinic. The position involves accountability of security systems both physical and computerized for the safety and accountability of the entire VA Clinic. The position reports to the Engineering Section Chief at Fredericksburg VA Clinic.

Duties

• Duties and responsibilities for this position include, but not limited to the following: Performs all duties of a journeyman Locksmith. Performs complex tasks involved in building, repairing, overhauling, modifying, adapting, testing, and installing a variety of locking and security devices typically found on doors, windows, narcotic boxes, medicine and file cabinets, lockers, laundry chutes, electric panels, padlocks, burglar alarms, special locks used in detention areas, x-ray developing, and other areas where due to unusual conditions the area must be made secure temporarily or for an indefinite length of time. Responsible for the FxHCC Locksmith Program including data entry and updating key information into space files. Maintains a file of locksmith supply literature and informs supervisor of supply reorder needs. Determines the appropriate quantity and types of locks, parts, tools, and key blanks to stock. Maintains a complete record of each lock and updates daily posting all changes. Fabricates keys from patterns or by code equipment. Responsible for installing and maintaining electronic locking systems, like digitally encoded key systems for example, the Marlock brand security system. Must have the ability to use software packages to various lock systems including those on med carts and security locking systems. Responsible for the training and development of Key Control Programs for all Key Control Representatives. Responsible for operating a computerized system of records. Conducts training on the Key Control System and required Computerized System Records. Works closely with management at all levels concerning security of keying issues and to determine the most suitable locks to be used in throughout the Fredericksburg Health Care Center. Establish and maintain the Key Control System for the FxHCC Engineering Section. Work also includes duplicating and cutting keys, the keying and combination of locking mechanisms and the management of the key control system for the FxHCC. Cuts all keys for use by hospital personnel, codes them for identification and services key duplicating machine to keep it in good operating condition. Maintains electronic proximity card locks for medication rooms, computer rooms, pharmacy, warehouse and other secure areas. Uses personal computer to assign prox cards to necessary employees. Performs other directly related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm. This Position supports 24/7 operations throughout the calendar year. Work is typically performed on the assigned shift; however, candidate may be subject to overtime work, shift work, and/or work on rotating shifts to include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Subject to call back outside tour of duty. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD500790

• Physical

Requirements

• Incumbent is required to be able to lift 50 pounds and be physically able to walk, bend, stoop, stand and work in close spaces for long periods of time. Must have normal hearing and vision (with or without glasses) and possess good dexterity and coordination between hands and eyes. Working Conditions: Incumbent works in a fully secured shop and performs 60% of preliminary work therein. The remainder of the time spent working is in the field, both indoors and out doors. Exposed to possibility of cuts, abrasions, scrapes and bruises. Must wear shields for protection when operating key cutting machine and electric grinder. Observes all safety precautions.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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: Manages and Organizes Information Self Management Technical Competence Without more than normal supervision Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e