Maintenance Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a maintenance-focused employee to carry out general upkeep and repair tasks as directed by the Environmental Management Service Chief.

The role involves operating a motor vehicle, forklift, and utility vehicle as part of daily duties. Applicants should provide detailed evidence of related training or experience in their resume; selections will follow the OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Qualifications

• No specific training length is required; provide evidence of training or experience.
• Evidence must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume.
• Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair general requirements as established by the Chief, Environmental Management Service.
• Operate a motor vehicle, forklift, and utility vehicle.

Job description

The incumbent is responsible for general maintenance and repair requirements as established by the Chief, Environmental Management Service . Incumbent will operate a motor vehicle, forklift, and utility vehicle.

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:

• Physical Strength and Agility
• Dexterity and Safety
• Follow Directions
• Work Practices
• Without more than normal supervision
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

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.