Facilities Maintenance Tech – Carpentry & Vehicle Ops

industrial maintenance jobs; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance and repairs at the Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. You will operate a van, truck, forklift, and utility vehicle to move furniture and equipment.

The role requires initiative, accuracy, and the ability to work independently, with lifting up to 50 pounds and possible heavier loads. A valid driver's license and background check are required, with a 1-year probation period.

Qualifications

• 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 to perform the duties.
• SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Qualifications evaluated against job elements and a panel.
• Other qualifications include ability to operate vehicles and tools safely.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and repairs on furniture, shelving, partitions, and related equipment.
• Assemble/install shelving, cabinets, wall art, signage, and related items into various surfaces.
• Operate government vehicles (van, sedan, 20ft truck) and forklifts to move items between locations.
• Move and relocate heavy furniture and equipment, using appropriate lifting and handling procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on materials handling equipment and housekeeping carts.

Job description

The Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance and repairs at the Medical Center and Community Based Outpatient Clinics. You will operate a van, truck, forklift, and utility vehicle to move furniture and equipment.

The role requires initiative, accuracy, and the ability to work independently, with lifting up to 50 pounds and possible heavier loads. A valid driver's license and background check are required, with a 1-year probation period.