SKILLBRIDGE.MIL DATALAST SYNC 2026-09-25
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Programs / U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
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Maintenance Worker/Mechanic

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Program summary

The Maintenance Worker/Mechanic performs internment related activities, grounds maintenance operations, setting headstones and markers, and other associated tasks. Maintenance Worker/Mechanics average a Total Loss Rate (defined as any loss due to retirement, death, termination, voluntary separation, or transfer that removes the employee from the selected NCA facility) of 18.73% a year. Skillbridge can make a meaningful impact by allowing highly trained transitioning military members accustomed to learning critical and portable skillsets gain hands-on experience that can be leveraged as the members transition to the next phase of reintegration into civilian life. Objectives: Expand the DoD SkillBridge at all VA National Cemeteries by: • Establishing a program that develops a pipeline of VA-trained Maintenance Worker/Mechanics• Providing a structured training/internship opportunity that supports transitioning service members’ career goals and civilian transition• Supporting transitioning service members in pursuing careers with VA

Roles & job description

NCA will fully implement a VA SkillBridge program to train and hire transitioning service members for the position of Maintenance Worker/Mechanic. Priority Hiring Areas: The preferred skills for the Maintenance Worker/Mechanic position are: • Proficient use of tools and construction equipment• Customer service• Attention to detail• Critical thinking• Willingness to learn and advance your career• Strong work ethic and reliability

Target military occupations

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Eligibility notes

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Additional notes

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Interview prep for this program▸
Ask them
  • ▸ "How many of your past SkillBridge interns received full-time offers?" — a serious program knows the number.
  • ▸ "Who will my day-to-day mentor be, and what does week one look like?"
  • ▸ "The listing says 151 - 180 days — can that flex to my approved window if my command shortens it?"
  • ▸ "Is relocation expected for a full-time offer, or can I convert where I am?"
  • ▸ Confirm the eligibility notes above — ask exactly what they need from you and when.
Bring to the conversation
  • ✓ Your projected start window and separation date (from your profile)
  • ✓ Your command's approval status — even "packet drafted" signals you're serious
  • ✓ Your civilian-translated resume bullets (generate them here)
  • ✓ A written training-plan ask — you'll need it for your packet anyway
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