Total 875 Maintenance / Repair job vacancies in Spokane Valley, Washington

• You will support either the stormwater program OR the EPCRA/TSCA program.
• You will develop and approve cost estimates for procurement of contract support, environmental compliance studies and support projects to achieve, maintain, or restore environmental compliance.
• You will monitor environmental compliance projects to ensure they are programmed, budgeted, funded and executed by set deadlines.
• You will plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental compliance surveys and audits of activities and their operations to investigate compliance with applicable standards for the applicable environmental programs in this position
• You will maintain data, prepare point papers and reports, and conduct briefings on program status and issues.

• You will investigate a wide range of problems which have proven to be beyond the capability of others.
• You will resolve complex problems in assigned systems and equipment while often under pressure for rapid results to meet operational schedules.
• You will recommend interim equipment design changes to be accomplished on site to restore system operation.
• You will communicate with ship's officers, exercising leadership, tact and persuasion to influence and control corrective actions to be taken.
• You will influence or persuade others on technical points about which there are disagreements and controversy.

• *Utilize skills in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, concrete, welding, and painting to inspect, repair and replace fixtures, utilities, and grounds upkeep for related structures.
• *Operate tools and equipment of various trades, including electrical test equipment, lawn care equipment, hand tools, power tools, air compressors, chain saws, compactors, and portable pumps.
• *Operate various equipment, pick-up trucks, forklift, tractor, all-terrain vehicle, and riding lawn mower.
• *Responsible for the proper care and maintenance of equipment used.
• *Perform daily maintenance and does minor repairs on supported facilities.
• *Schedule and report use of materials and equipment utilized on each job.

• You will advise multi-disciplinary teams on facility development products or services to ensure successful project execution.
• You will evaluate engineering design, construction, operation, maintenance, and repair of utilities equipment and systems to resolve any issues in a timely matter.
• You will resolve engineering problems with architectural and engineering contractors, experts from other engineering functions, and co-workers.
• You will write documentation to resolve disagreements concerning facilities engineering issues.

This position serves as the Lead Supply Technician (Medical) for the Medical Supply Distribution (MSD) areas of Logistics Service within the VA Medical Center in Vancouver Washington and its catchment areas. As a Lead Supply Technician, you will ensure supplies and materials are distributed to all areas serviced by Logistics to provide wards, clinics, operating rooms, secondary storage locations, and other hospital facilities with supplies and material including but not limited to, sterile and non-sterile medical supplies, instrument sets, and equipment. Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Distributing and balancing workload among employees in accordance with established workflow or job specialization and assures timely accomplishment of assigned workload;
• Monitoring status and progress of work and makes day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities;
• Maintaining current knowledge and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, or other guidelines as necessary and obtains needed information or decisions from supervisor on problems;
• Maintaining stock at primary and secondary inventory locations for all clinical and administrative services, including pulling stock inventory and material from inventory for delivery, replenishing stock inventory, interacting with customers to resolve issues, maintaining records on stock levels, etc.;
• Performing inventory using barcode equipment and resolving differences between records and physical count of stock;
• Ensuring areas are cleaned in accordance with aseptic principles as published in infection control guidelines, local Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Joint Commission standards as scheduled;
• Receiving supplies and materials into the catchment area including unpacking/uncrating supplies from shipping cartons; storing supplies and materials; and ensuring sterility and integrity of the supplies and material as well as the data integrity of the inventory management system; and
• Working with clinical and administrative customers as well as outside vendors with tact and diplomacy to coordinate work activities and resolve operating issues pertaining to supply management requirements.

• You will analyze workload documents (e.g., advance work lists, manufacturing requests, preliminary man-time estimates, engineering plans, material lists) to develop scheduling for marine machinery operations.
• You will instruct on the use of precision measuring devices and tools (e.g., micrometers, dial indicators, gauges, comparators, vernier scale measuring tools) used for marine machinery repair or installation.
• You will advise mechanics on repairs to marine machinery, equipment, and their components.
• You will train subordinates in proper work techniques and good engineering practices.

A WG-5801-8/10, SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC:

• Troubleshoots, performs maintenance and major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. This may include self-propelled artillery, tracked cargo and personnel carriers, road graders, mobile cranes, front loaders, conveyors, bulldozers, power shovels, compressors, generators, tanks, tracked combat vehicles, sedans, buses, all terrain vehicles, trucks, semi trailers, forklifts, tractors, and accessory equipment. Troubleshoots, repairs and overhauls major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makes repairs to assemblies and components such as voltage regulators, generators/alternators, brake cylinders, etc. Performs work in accordance with modification work orders, technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies. May repair a variety of more complex major systems to include engines, cross drive or similar multi-system transmissions and a variety of intricate fuel injection systems.
• 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. Utilizes embedded diagnostics in equipment and a wide variety of original equipment manufacturer system analyzers in order to determine the exact nature or extent of repair. Determines what adjustments may be necessary to complete work orders, and whether any additional repairs other than those specified or indicated on the work order are necessary.
• Removes and disassembles engines and major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems. Makes the appropriate repairs, overhaul, or modifications in accordance with the proper repair specifications and procedures. Reassembles engines and other systems, and adjusts, tests, and reinstalls in vehicles and equipment as necessary. Makes adjustments and repairs to electrical and suspension systems. May install pistons, sleeves, rings, bearings, rods, crankshafts, timing gears, and rocker arms. May be required to perform fuel injection equipment repair, overhaul, rebuild, and calibration duties utilizing a variety of complex test and calibration equipment.
• Independently performs repairs and maintenance functions 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. Provides technical guidance and specialized team leadership to lower grade employees within the team. Assists lower grade mechanics in performing major repair work. Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown. May assist higher graded mechanics in repairing a variety of interconnected systems such as electrical, air and hydraulic systems, complex state of the art electrical and electronic systems that use specialized diagnostic equipment to identify problems, complex fuel injection systems and other similar complex systems.
• Conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs operational inspections and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc., and performs other preventive maintenance operations as required. Inspects supported equipment prior to use during Inactive Duty Training (IDT) and Annual Training, to ensure that it is functioning properly. May inspect in-process repair work of lower graded repairer to ensure equipment is being repaired in accordance with pertinent requirements. May serve as a commodity inspector during Command Maintenance Management evaluations or as a member of a Maintenance Assistance Instruction Team. Instructs operator/crew in the maintenance of equipment and provides technical advice and assistance to supported units when requested.
• May maintain and repair electronics communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements. Equipment includes such items as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms.
• Assists in the maintenance of production reports and records, and makes recommendations to the supervisor. Plans, organizes, and performs technical analyses as required or assigned. Makes recommendations to the supervisor as to adjustments necessary to effectively, efficiently and economically accomplish the work and maximize production.
• Other duties as assigned.

• You will complete routine installation, maintenance, and repairs on electric power control equipment, distribution lines, or electric-generating equipment.
• You will complete inspections and preventative maintenance on electrical distribution systems.
• You will test and troubleshoot power distribution systems based on grounded and ungrounded electrical system theory.
• You will follow drawings or diagrams to perform work on circuits, distribution networks, or equipment interconnections.

• Assist in the repair of boiler plant heating systems including oil and gas fired high pressure boilers producing steam or high temperature hot water and distribution systems and related auxiliary components.
• Operate low pressure boilers and assists a journey level boiler plant operator in the operation of high-pressure boiler equipment to produce and control the amount of steam or high temperature water necessary to meet demands.
• Perform repair and maintenance on low pressure and high-pressure steam and water and distribution systems; removes and replaces parts, cleans refractory, repairs leaks, performs preventive maintenance on pumps, fans, etc.; performs emergency repairs.
• Assist with maintenance such as: checking multiple types of valves for proper operation and adjustment's as necessary to maintain specified pressures, no leaks and accuracy.
• Check pipes and pipe joints for leakages, checking insulation for signs of deterioration or damage and replacing or repairing defective parts as needed.

• Apply and remove bandages, binders, simple dressings, and hot and cold packs.
• Administer immunizations as ordered and screened by providers.
• Instruct patients and families on various subjects, such as the proper procedure or following receipt of immunization in accordance with established protocols.
• Make entries on MHS Genesis and other required databases.
• Monitor the waiting areas for possible changes of patient condition.

• You will serve as a FINANCIAL TECHNICIAN in the FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION (N8) of the REDCOM EVERETT DIVISION located in EVERETT, WA.
• You will perform account maintenance and accounting support work requiring a basic understanding of accounting systems, policies, and procedures to examine, verify and maintain and reconcile accounts and accounting data, prepare and analyze reports.
• You will perform technical work in support of the receipt, disbursement, examination, deposit and custody of cash items which includes handling cash items or use of cash accountability control methods.
• You will examine documents for accuracy, adequacy, compliance, satisfaction or default in fulfilling contractual obligations, reimbursements for medical and domiciliary care, education, travel and transportation.
• You will perform technician work in support of budget analysis and administration such as maintain ledgers, compiling, consolidating, checking and arranging funding data.

The Senior Technician Reviewer (STR), is responsible for some of the most complicated, difficult, and unusual assignments and projects in the Branch. In consultation with the Branch Chief, the incumbent is responsible for the assignment of selected cases and projects to the attorneys within the Branch and for review of the work products. The primary work of the Branch involves the development and drafting of Internal Revenue regulations and considering recommendations for enactment of legislation and the promulgation of regulations, preparation of private letter rulings, revenue rulings, technical advice memoranda, General Counsel memoranda, and other advice memoranda addressing tax problems submitted by taxpayers and their representatives, state and federal agencies, and other Chief Counsel and IRS offices. In addition, the Branch provides legal assistance and advice to trial attorneys in the field in connection with actions on decisions, preparation of briefs, handling of unusual technical problems, preparation for the trial of cases involving complicated technical issues, and problems related to appeal recommendations in Tax Court and refund cases. Many of the issues presented for decision are submitted after extensive consideration in the field and elsewhere. Problems presented cover a broad range involving numerous questions requiring interpretation of the Internal Revenue Code, tax regulations, published rulings, court cases and other technical materials.

As a General Attorney (Tax) - Senior Technician Reviewer, you will:

• Act as a legal and technical consultant to the Branch Chief, Deputy Associate Chief Counsel, Associate Chief Counsel, and, as assigned, to other officials in the Office of Chief Counsel on some of the most difficult, important, and complex professional legal and policy matters concerned with the work of the Branch, or which may affect the work of other Branches of the office, or other components of the Chief Counsel's Office. Matters involve detailed and extensive research on complicated legal problems and the development of recommendations as to the positions to be taken by the Branch and the Office. Considers questions that have broad legal ramifications and renders appropriate decisions. As necessary, participate in the resolution of some of the most complex technical problems presented by taxpayers or their representatives and performs other professional legal activities.
• Act as a reviewer, and in some cases as the initiating attorney, for highly complicated, difficult, and unusual assignments and projects involving the development and drafting of Internal Revenue regulations, considering recommendations for enactment of legislation and the promulgation of regulations, private letter rulings, revenue rulings, technical advice memoranda, General Counsel memoranda, and other advice memoranda dealing with tax problems submitted by taxpayers and their representatives, state and federal agencies, and other Chief Counsel and IRS offices.
• Act as principal attorney in charge of recommending the policies and developing the procedures and regulations implementing new or amended legislation for specific areas of tax law and is responsible for ensuring that these policies, procedures, and regulations are consistent with the intent of the law and are administratively sound, efficient, and economical in operation.
• Perform activities in the Branch including legal assistance, document review, appellate recommendations, and litigation support. Many of the issues presented for decision are submitted after extensive consideration in the field and elsewhere. Problems presented cover a broad range of tax law issues involving numerous questions requiring interpretation of the Internal Revenue Code, tax regulations, published rulings, court cases and other technical materials.
• Make recommendations on the need for initiating, consolidating, or eliminating programs and projects. Act as project manager, assign (in consultation with the Branch Chief) work to the attorneys within the Branch, advise them on approach to take, review work product, provide guidance in researching and analyze novel and uncertain points of law, and provide the Branch Chief with performance feedback of work performed.

• You will support either the Stormwater Program OR Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA)/ Toxic Substances Control ACT (TSCA) Program.
• You will develop and approve cost estimates for procurement of contract support, environmental compliance studies and support projects to achieve, maintain, or restore environmental compliance.
• You will monitor environmental compliance projects to ensure they are programmed, budgeted, funded and executed by set deadlines.
• You will plan, coordinate, and conduct environmental compliance surveys and audits of activities and their operations to investigate compliance with applicable standards for the applicable environmental programs in this position.
• You will maintain data, prepare point papers and reports, and conduct briefings on program status and issues.