Facilities Maintenance Technician: Repairs & Installations

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; East Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — East Orange Campus, NJ Health Care System is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Building Maintenance Shop within the Facilities Management Service.

The role encompasses installation, repair, improvement, and general maintenance tasks across facilities and equipment, with emphasis on safety and adherence to federal standards. Responsibilities include major maintenance work, equipment upkeep, and coordination of daily shop operations, with potential for

Qualifications

• Experience or training evidence showing ability to perform mechanical work and maintenance tasks.
• Applicants will be evaluated using federal qualification standards and screen-out elements.
• Ability to work with various hand and power tools and to read instructions or blueprints.

Responsibilities

• General maintenance support for facility construction, minor improvements, and renovations.
• Perform equipment maintenance, repair, assembly, and installation using trade practices.
• Maintain shop stock, tools, and materials to support daily jobs and preventative maintenance.
• Meet deadlines and determine equipment needs and supplies for tasks.
• Repairs and maintains historic masonry, windows, doors, and related structures.
• Operate shop power equipment and work in both indoor and outdoor settings as required.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Blueprint reading

Use and maintain tools

Equipment installation and repair

Tools

Power tools

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs — East Orange Campus, NJ Health Care System is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Building Maintenance Shop within the Facilities Management Service.

The role encompasses installation, repair, improvement, and general maintenance tasks across facilities and equipment, with emphasis on safety and adherence to federal standards. Responsibilities include major maintenance work, equipment upkeep, and coordination of daily shop operations, with potential for