To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2026. 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 Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision 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. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Troubleshooting Use of Measuring Instruments 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 in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions. Stand for long periods of time. Bend, stoop, crawl under vehicles and make repairs in tight spaces. Frequently, lift, handle, and carry parts and equipment weighting up to 40 pounds. Occasionally move moderately heavy items with assistance or with mechanical devices, including objects weighting up to over 50 pounds. Effort is required to control vehicles that carry heavy loads or large number of people. Incumbent meets planes, drives buses/vans etc. up to 150 miles from the VAMC to pick up new admissions, VACO personnel, supplies, etc. Incumbent is responsible to assist others (Nursing Aids) for safe loading and unloading of patients and/or residents, and wheelchair patients. Working Conditions: Automotive work is performed on concrete surfaces where there is exposure to drafts, noise and fumes from vehicles. Occasionally, performs work outside under adverse weather conditions. Continually exposed to dirt, dust, and grease, and to the potential for burns, chemical irritations, socks, bruises, cuts and strains. Operates vehicles in all type of weather and traffic conditions. Drives in heavy traffic and at highway speeds over complicated road and interchange systems and has the potential to be exposed to the danger of serious accidents.