Total 35 maintenance repair job vacancies in china lake california

As a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, you will:

• Install, modify, or repair high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, steam generators, hot water and hydraulic systems, radiators, and vacuum pumps, condensate pumps, and circulating pumps. Plan routing, placement and pitch; determine proper valve, pressurizing regulators, and expansion joints; install braces and support to control movement and vibration, allowing for expansion and contraction.
• Fabricate, install and maintain sheet metal equipment and fixtures such as machine guards, shelves, coin stands, ventilators, chutes, bulkheads, ducts, metal roofing, flashing, and hoppers. Work involves design, layout, set up, and the utilization of a variety of equipment and hand tools such as drill press, hand braker, hand nibler, squares, and shears.
• Perform oxyacetylene, gas carbon-arc. Tig arc, and heliarc welding, brazing, soft and silver soldering, flame and arc burning and cutting to fabricate, maintain and repair a variety of items such as piping, tubing, machine parts, and structures. Weld such metals as aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron, bronze, brass, copper and various alloys including dissimilar metals such as brass to steel, black iron to stainless steel, and galvanized steel to black iron.
• Erect, alter, repair or remove interior walls and partitions of various composition, such as wood and metal studding and bracing, sheetrock, wood and other paneling materials. Install, repair or replace wood and metal window framing, doors, door jams, baseboards, molding, transoms, and panels.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut dates: 12/4/2024, 1/6/2025, 2/5/2025 and at the closing date (dates are subject to change). Non-Selected Applicants must update their application information to be considered for the next cut.

As a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, you will:

• Install, modify, or repair high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, steam generators, hot water and hydraulic systems, radiators, and vacuum pumps, condensate pumps, and circulating pumps. Plan routing, placement and pitch; determine proper valve, pressurizing regulators, and expansion joints; install braces and support to control movement and vibration, allowing for expansion and contraction.
• Fabricate, install and maintain sheet metal equipment and fixtures such as machine guards, shelves, coin stands, ventilators, chutes, bulkheads, ducts, metal roofing, flashing, and hoppers. Work involves design, layout, set up, and the utilization of a variety of equipment and hand tools such as drill press, hand braker, hand nibler, squares, and shears.
• Perform oxyacetylene, gas carbon-arc. Tig arc, and heliarc welding, brazing, soft and silver soldering, flame and arc burning and cutting to fabricate, maintain and repair a variety of items such as piping, tubing, machine parts, and structures. Weld such metals as aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron, bronze, brass, copper and various alloys including dissimilar metals such as brass to steel, black iron to stainless steel, and galvanized steel to black iron.
• Erect, alter, repair or remove interior walls and partitions of various composition, such as wood and metal studding and bracing, sheetrock, wood and other paneling materials. Install, repair or replace wood and metal window framing, doors, door jams, baseboards, molding, transoms, and panels.

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the institution buildings and structures, through the supervision of inmate workers.

Supervises and trains inmate workers in various phases associated with the construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds, fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and other related trades.

Responsible for design and development of plans, specifications and blueprint drawings.

Responsible for adhering to safety procedures for hazardous material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues.

Responsible for the ordering and purchasing of all material/equipment needed to perform assigned projects.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of the institution buildings and structures, through the supervision of inmate workers.

Supervises and trains inmate workers in various phases associated with the construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds, fixtures and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, and other related trades.

Responsible for design and development of plans, specifications and blueprint drawings.

Responsible for adhering to safety procedures for hazardous material handling, OSHA requirements, and environmental issues.

Responsible for the ordering and purchasing of all material/equipment needed to perform assigned projects.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution. The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

• Performs compliance inspections of BLM contracted construction, maintenance and service contracts.
• Constructs, repairs, alters, modifies, renovates and maintains recreation facilities and sites, historical sites, trails, roads, signs and toilet facilities in both developed and undeveloped areas.
• Serves as an on-site interface between the local county development agency and the BLM, as directed.
• Promotes visitor compliance with rules and regulations, and provides routine information on facilities, BLM programs and on the general area, including emergency services.
• Builds rudimentary addition to existing buildings; and build/repair wooden picnic tables, trail markers, kiosks, storage cabinets and other recreation facility type items.
• Installs, repairs, removes, replaces, tightens, splices, solders and insulates defective wiring, lights, switches, and other electrical fittings and fixtures.
• Performs basic surface preparation and applies coatings, using standard coating methods (e.g., brushing, rolling, spraying).
• Repairs public water facilities and building plumbing systems, including clearing drains and vents, and repairing and installing faucets, sinks, toilets and waste systems.
• Finishes and shapes cement using floats, edgers, troweling machines, abrasives and other finishing tools.
• Performs welding to fabricate or repair and install gates, barricades and closures.
• Operates gasoline and diesel-powered pieces of heavy equipment to include tractors, both wheel and crawler, and respective attachments
• Operates standard cars and trucks, and more specialized vehicles, including but not limited to: UTV, backhoe, skid steer, and ‘Freightliner’ 10-ton dump truck.

• Performs compliance inspections of BLM contracted construction, maintenance and service contracts.
• Constructs, repairs, alters, modifies, renovates and maintains recreation facilities and sites, historical sites, trails, roads, signs and toilet facilities in both developed and undeveloped areas.
• Serves as an on-site interface between the local county development agency and the BLM, as directed.
• Promotes visitor compliance with rules and regulations, and provides routine information on facilities, BLM programs and on the general area, including emergency services.
• Builds rudimentary addition to existing buildings; and build/repair wooden picnic tables, trail markers, kiosks, storage cabinets and other recreation facility type items.
• Installs, repairs, removes, replaces, tightens, splices, solders and insulates defective wiring, lights, switches, and other electrical fittings and fixtures.
• Performs basic surface preparation and applies coatings, using standard coating methods (e.g., brushing, rolling, spraying).
• Repairs public water facilities and building plumbing systems, including clearing drains and vents, and repairing and installing faucets, sinks, toilets and waste systems.
• Finishes and shapes cement using floats, edgers, troweling machines, abrasives and other finishing tools
• Performs welding to fabricate or repair and install gates, barricades and closures.
• Operates gasoline and diesel-powered pieces of heavy equipment to include tractors, both wheel and crawler, and respective attachments
• Operates standard cars and trucks, and more specialized vehicles, including but not limited to: UTV, backhoe, skid steer, and ‘Freightliner’ 10-ton dump truck.

• You will be a working leader assuring that assigned work requirements are carried out.
• You will pass on instructions on sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines that are received from the supervisor.
• You will order and obtain stocks and materials from the purchasing agent needed to perform work requests and repair orders.
• You will demonstrate proper work methods and assure safety and housekeeping rules are followed in accordance to regulations.
• You will inspect on-site, field conditions, and determine corrective actions required to restore normal service.

• Assists in the design and supervises the construction of various projects. Performs work related to the operation, minor construction, repair and maintenance of facilities and property. As a working supervisor, assists and directs the activities of subordinate construction crew engaged in performing a variety of craft s and trades related to general construction and repair of various recreational and athletic facilities. Duties consist of, but are not limited to, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and electrical repair.
• Establishes work schedules. Determines work priorities, checks work in progress and when finished, for compliance with sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines. Answers worker's questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and directives. Keeps supervisor informed on status and progress of work, causes of delays, overall work operations, and problems that require corrective action.
• Responsible for submitting appropriate paperwork and/or purchase orders for supplies, parts, materials, and equipment for authorized projects. Ensures accurate receipt of items. Maintains records and reports. Responsible for conducting a monthly inventory of supplies and equipment; determines discrepancies of short and damaged items and advises supervisor. Accounts for all property assigned. As required, makes minor repairs to equipment. Establishes a preventive maintenance schedule for all equipment.
• Conducts training programs for assigned personnel in proper performance of their duties, use of efficient work methods and safe practices. Ensures attendance of all staff to required training classes and physicals.
• Assures that safety, fire and housekeeping rules and regulations are followed, and that equipment and tools are property cleaned and maintained.
• Carries out EEO policies and communicates support of these policies to subordinates. Assures quality in determining selections, assignments, training, promotions, details, qualifications, discipline and awards to employees. Cooperates and participates fully in the development of an EEO affirmative action plan and its effects regarding staffing, motivation and training to develop all employees. Ensures that minorities and women are considered for training opportunities and are also nominated/appointed to boards and committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

THIS IS A T32 EXCEPTED SERVICE, PERMANENT POSITION

The primary purpose of the SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-5801-10, is to perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment.

May make additional selections within 90 days of eligible(s) issuance.

• You will plan, coordinate, and direct the overall production management function for the Production Department.
• You will be responsible for carrying out and redirecting planning for prospective changes in submarine production functions and programs.
• You will be responsible for assigning and defining responsibilities and duties of subordinates.
• You will ensure consistency of products, conformance with formal standards, and command policies while pursuing continuous process improvement.

As a Surface Maintenance Mechanic Leader, the purpose of this position is to serve as a working leader of three or more Surface Maintenance Mechanics, WG-5801-10. Performs mechanic duties involving maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, inspection, and/or overhaul of a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special purpose vehicles and equipment. Provides technical subordinate guidance and group leadership to employees on the team.

• Assigns work orders to specific crewmembers and selects workers for various jobs on the basis of knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Assures that there is enough work to keep the work crew busy.
• Checks work in progress and when finished for compliance with supervisor's instructions, work orders, and established shop procedures on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines; and directs or advises other workers to follow supervisor's instructions and to meet deadlines.
• Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles.
• Troubleshoots equipment and diagnoses the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses test equipment such as engine analyzers, compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, pressure gauges, and computer diagnostic tools.
• Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
• Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions with little or no supervision in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems such as injectors, leaking wheel cylinders, corroded mufflers, fuel tanks, brake cylinders and worn brake shoes, voltage regulators, generators, injector pumps, and fuel pumps.
• Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
• May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements.
• Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor.

• You will assist maintenance workers, maintenance mechanics, heavy equipment operators, and various tradespersons in the performance of a variety of multi-trade or craft duties.
• You will operate, maintain, and repair buildings, roads, grounds, and equipment.
• You will assist with troubleshooting and repairing electrical, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC), boiler repair and cleaning, and plumbing system components.
• You will perform building maintenance and repair work including carpentry, masonry, glass, and paint.
• You will support routine and emergency service work, repair, and minor construction projects.

The incumbent serves as the full-time Maintenance Supervisor over the assigned HVAC Refrigeration Shop, and reports to the Maintenance Controls Manager. The Maintenance Supervisor will supervise journeyman level personnel associated with the following trades: Maintenance leader, Maintenance Mechanic, and AC Equipment Mechanics at the GS-IO grade level.

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Incumbent will be the Engineering Service contracting officer representative (COR) on all maintenance and repair HVAC/Refrigeration and equipment systems at the VA San Diego Healthcare System.
• This position essentially assigns and administers the Medical Center's electrical and electronics technical staff, contractors, and vendors.
• Incumbent will be responsible for the buildings and associated systems, including preventative maintenance, repairs, installations, alterations, and renovations covered by the Maintenance Unit; and to ensure the quality of work that is produced by contractors and shop personnel through the use of inspections, on the spot checks, work samples and customer feedback.
• This requires actively and continually developing and applying up-to-date working knowledge and skills and abilities through on-the-job training, experiences, review and study of technical and engineering publications, codes and standards and other career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Incumbent is required to keep all work areas clean and secure, observe safe work practices and perform other related duties when assigned.
• This position may be required to become familiar with different area functions and assist in those functions in the absence of section personnel, to the extent of the employee's competency and ability.
• Plans the use of subordinate workers, equipment, facilities, materials, on a week-to-week or month-to-month basis; establishes deadlines, priorities, and work sequences, and plans work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher level supervisors; coordinates work with supporting or related work functions controlled by other supervisors; determines the number and types of workers needed to accomplish specific projects; redirects individual workers and resources to accomplish unanticipated work; informs sources to accomplish unanticipated work; informs higher level supervisors of the need to revise work schedules and re-estimate labor and other resources; and participates with supervisors in the initial planning of current and future work schedules, budget requests, staffing needs, estimates, and recommendations as to scheduling projected.
• Investigates work related problems such as excessive costs or low productivity and determines causes; implements corrective actions within authority to resolve work problems; and recommend solutions to staffing problems, engineering requirements, and work operations directed by other supervisors.
• Plans and establishes overall leave schedule; determines training needs of subordinates and arranges for its accomplishment, sets performance standards, and make formal appraisals of subordinate work performance, and initiates recommendations for promotion or reassignment of subordinates.
• Incumbent is a first line supervisor over the HVAC/Refrigeration/Equipment Shop, supervising grades ranging from WLIO to WG-IO. Responsible for journeyman and tradesman workers of varying, unrelated trades and/or crafts.
• Possesses strong communication and writing skills and a broad knowledge of hospital operations.
• Works with higher level supervision to determine how many assignments can be done concurrently or which must be delayed and the number/type of employees needed, considering skills and personnel available to do the work and the availability of materials and equipment required.
• Plans and schedules work, considering factors such as the types of projects involved, materials needed, weather, disruption to patient care, disruption to medical center business, coordination, manpower availability, and priorities as set by higher level of supervision.
• Responsible for the continuous and effective operation of the work order system, evaluates time and materials, records materials and services used and ordered, and implements and operates an effective preventive maintenance program for the assigned unit(s).
• Maintains the critical HVAC Refrigeration and Equipment systems of the medical center. Responsible for performance of personnel, both in quality and quantity, as well as promptness in meeting emergency situations.

• You will perform emergency and routine repair work to structures, real property, utility systems, and dynamic equipment, requiring multi-trade job skills in the structural, mechanical, and electrical trades.
• You will perform work, including carpentry, paint, masonry, glass, plumbing/pipe fitting, industrial equipment repair, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) work, as well as electrical repair and installation.
• You will interpret and apply building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and maintenance and repair manuals to determine material, tools, and equipment needed for the project and how or what repairs need to be completed.
• You will determine when structures, parts, and/or components need to be repaired, adjusted, or cleaned.

• You will measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify wood, composite, and wood substitutes to produce usable items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding and scaffolds.
• You will apply standard measurements, specifications, and instructions to produce a serviceable product or make repairs or modifications where specific fit and accuracy are within allowable limits.
• You will prepare (scraping, filling holes, sanding) and paints wood, metal, concrete, and masonry surfaces of interior, exterior and components of buildings and other structures using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other means of application.
• You will utilize surface preparation techniques that will protect the surface and result in proper adherence of coating materials.
• You will prepare floor surfaces and applies finishing materials using floor sanders, hand tools, brushes, rollers, and other standard equipment.
• You will mark and stripe asphalt, concrete, and similar surfaces.
• You will repair and replace traps, defective faucets and flush-o-meters, sections of defective tile or pipe, and leaky drains.