Maintenance Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Chillicothe (OH); Sur place; USD 38 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Equipment assembly

Installation

Repair

Use of measuring instruments

Outils

Blueprint reading

Tools handling

Description du poste

Summary

This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Chillicothe VA Medical Center (VAMC). The position is in the Construction & Maintenance (C&M) Shop - Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the C&M Supervisor. The primary purpose of the position involves carpentry work in support of construction - maintenance - repair - installation - troubleshooting - testing - and inspecting of real and personal property.

Summary

This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) - Chillicothe VA Medical Center (VAMC). The position is in the Construction & Maintenance (C&M) Shop - Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the C&M Supervisor. The primary purpose of the position involves carpentry work in support of construction - maintenance - repair - installation - troubleshooting - testing - and inspecting of real and personal property.

Qualifications

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 Ability to use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Materials Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprints reading) Technical Practices Use of Measuring Instruments 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.

Duties

• Duties include - but are not limited to: Performs duties of a maintenance mechanic which involves maintaining - repairing - installing - troubleshooting - testing - and inspecting of real and personal property in trades such as electrical - plumbing - painting - and carpentry
• Performs maintenance - repairs - and inspections on carpentry items such as ceiling tiles - ward furniture - office furniture - walls - floors - trim - windows - handrails - cubical tracks - and curtain rods
• Hangs pictures - bulletin boards - and other hanging devices
• Adjust doors - door closers - hardware and stops
• Performs maintenance - repairs - and inspections on plumbing systems such as sinks - water closets - drinking fountains - hot water storage - hot and cold-water lines - copper - brass and iron - sanitary sewers - vents - and storm sewers
• Performs maintenance - repairs - and inspections on mechanical devices such as door openers - bearings - wheels - casters - seals - shafts - gears - pulleys - chains - and belts
• Performs a wide range of tests/checks related to equipment operation Work Schedule: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 4:30 pm - compress tour available Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD93633A Physical Requirements: Required to work from ladders - scaffolding - and platforms
• Work requires standing - reaching - bending - climbing - and stooping as the work site dictates
• May work above ground level and in manholes
• Lifts - carries - and sets up tools - equipment - and parts necessary to do the job
• Performs work in cramped areas - on temporary platforms and above head
• Generally - lifts and carry items up to 90 pounds.