Maintenance Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Augusta (GA); Sur place; USD 46 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The US Department of Veterans Affairs at the Augusta VA Medical Center seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform a variety of maintenance and repair duties. Responsibilities include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and overall facility upkeep.

Applicants must be able to interpret technical instructions, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain a safe environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors.

Qualifications

• A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week.
• Applicants must demonstrate training or experience sufficient to perform the duties; evidence must be detailed on the resume.

Responsabilités

• Maintenance and repair duties including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs.
• Preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and facility upkeep.

Description du poste

The Maintenance Worker (WG-4749-08) performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties at the Augusta VA Medical Center. Responsibilities include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs; preventive maintenance; equipment installation; and facility upkeep. The position requires proficiency in using hand and power tools, interpreting technical instructions, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining a safe, functional environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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 of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:

Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Without more than normal supervision

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note:

A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.