Maintenance Mechanic
Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration • Lexington, KY • Posted July 13, 2026
About the Role
Summary The incumbent is employed as a journeyman maintenance mechanic at the two division Veterans Administration Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky. This position encompasses application of basic skills and technical practices from various maintenance trades to include carpentry, facility maintenance, painting, masonry, wallpaper/vinyl hanging. DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation. Responsibilities The incumbent selects materials and tools, maintains inventory of supplies, determines techniques and tools required, and coordinates with other services and individuals to ensure patient access to care is uninterrupted. Incumbent is responsible for the following duties: Carpentry The incumbent performs carpentry alterations, erection of partitions using wood and metal studs, furring out walls, hanging drywall, hang doors, repair and construct window screens, screen doors, and storm windows and doors, builds f...