Facilities Maintenance Technician: Carpentry & Plumbing

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Chillicothe VA Medical Center seeks a Maintenance Worker in the Construction & Maintenance Shop to perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and other trades in support of real and personal property.

You will work under the C&M Supervisor, with responsibilities including installation, troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting facilities equipment, and performing maintenance and repairs on ceilings, walls, doors, and fixtures.

Qualifications

• Experience or training evidence showing ability to perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting and related maintenance duties.
• Qualifications will be evaluated under OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Note on experience: a full year is considered 35–40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repairs and inspections on carpentry items (ceilings, furniture, walls, floors, trim, windows, handrails).
• Hangs pictures, boards, and other fixtures.
• Adjusts doors, door closers, hardware and stops to ensure proper function.
• Performs maintenance on plumbing systems (sinks, toilets, water lines, sewers).
• Keeps mechanical devices (door openers, bearings, belts) in good working order.
• Lifts and carries tools and materials; work schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:00 am to 4:30 pm; may work above ground and in manholes.

Skills

Equipment assembly

Installation

Repair

Use of measuring instruments

Tools

Blueprint reading

Tools handling

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Chillicothe VA Medical Center seeks a Maintenance Worker in the Construction & Maintenance Shop to perform carpentry, electrical, plumbing, painting, and other trades in support of real and personal property.

You will work under the C&M Supervisor, with responsibilities including installation, troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting facilities equipment, and performing maintenance and repairs on ceilings, walls, doors, and fixtures.