Hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform upkeep and repair of facilities, buildings, and equipment. The role covers on-site and off-station locations, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Operations Supervisor.

Applicants should show evidence of training or experience in maintenance tasks, with emphasis on safety and reliability in a federal health care system environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or training demonstrating ability to perform maintenance and repair work.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Familiarity with materials, hand and power tools, measuring instruments, and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and renovate facilities, buildings, and equipment at main and off-station locations.
• Follow directions from Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Operations Supervisor.
• Complete tasks with minimal supervision and documentation of duties performed.

Skills

Equipment maintenance

Blueprint reading

Materials handling

Measuring instruments

Technical practices

Tools and equipment use

Work under supervision

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a skilled maintenance worker to perform upkeep and repair of facilities, buildings, and equipment. The role covers on-site and off-station locations, under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor or Facilities Operations Supervisor.

Applicants should show evidence of training or experience in maintenance tasks, with emphasis on safety and reliability in a federal health care system environment.