Maintenance Worker

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

Summary The incumbent is a Maintenance Worker and has duties that involve a wide variety of tasks involving specific and general installation - repair - improvement - and maintenance skills in the Building Maintenance Shop as part of the Maintenance & Repair Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) - East Orange Campus of the New Jersey Health Care System (NJHCS).

Summary The incumbent is a Maintenance Worker and has duties that involve a wide variety of tasks involving specific and general installation - repair - improvement - and maintenance skills in the Building Maintenance Shop as part of the Maintenance & Repair Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS) - East Orange Campus of the New Jersey Health Care System (NJHCS). 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Equipment Assembly - Installation - Repair Interpret Instructions - Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices 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.

Duties

• Major duties and responsibilities include - but are not limited to: General maintenance support work to accomplish facility level new construction - minor improvements - and renovation work - including equipment maintenance - repair - assembly - disassembly and installation
• The incumbent will use a variety of trade practices associated with General Mechanical principles at the worker level
• This position is subject to other than normal duty hours
• Assists in maintaining adequate shop stock - tools - materials - on hand to perform daily routine jobs and preventative maintenance for all efforts - assigned to the Building Maintenance Shop (BMS)
• Meets shop level deadlines - priorities - and methods to accomplish tasks - including equipment requirements andsupplies needed
• Repairs and maintains historic masonry on buildings - parapets - and boundary fences - chimneys - fireplaces - manholes - and boilers to match existing historic surfaces
• Works with metal - plastic and other non-wood products concerning measuring - cutting - drilling - fitting -troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions
• Installs windows and doors - mortising doors adjusting as necessary to assure proper fitting
• Cuts and installs trim material around new work and cased openings such as baseboard - ceiling mold - chair-rails and picture molding
• Installs acoustical ceilings and floor coverings of all types including carpet
• Operates and maintains shop power equipment such as a joiner - table saw - bench saw and shaper - surface lathe - drill press - grinder -belt sander and router
• Other duties as assigned
• Work Schedule: M-F - 7am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD# 37523-A Physical Requirements: The incumbent may be required to make repairs and installations from ladders - scaffolding - platforms and other hard to reach places
• The incumbent maybe required to stand - stoop - bend - kneel - climb - walk - reach - and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
• The incumbent frequently will lift and carry tools - equipment - and parts weight up to 20 lbs and less often to 90 lbs
• The incumbent is subject to cuts - bruises - falls and other dangerous conditions
• The journeyman must meet the physical requirements in order to perform proficiently the duties assigned to the position
• The position requires the ability to discern colors - contrast - and depth
• The incumbent must have the ability to work under stressful conditions and every changing goals and demands
• Working Conditions: The incumbent may be required to coordinate work with other shop personnel
• The incumbent assists in day-to-day operations and coordination of any emergency situations - which may occur at any time
• The incumbent works both inside buildings of various types and outdoors and subject to varying work conditions - which may include tight and confined spaces and heights of 10 feet or more
• The incumbent maybe required to work in all types of hazardous weather conditions - rain - sleet - snow - wind including hot and freezing temperatures
• The incumbent is exposed to dust - dirt - odors - fumes - loud noise - and will be required to work primarily in a medical center and can be subjected to various types of diseases and infections
• The incumbent maybe required to perform duties in a research facility - or off his/her normal station - at remote medical clinics
• The incumbent must be able to do the work of the position without harm to himself/herself or others
• The incumbent must be aware of safety hazards and follow all established safety procedures
• The incumbent is subject to overtime and emergency callbacks - as the needs of the facility demand
• The incumbent maybe required to drive a motor vehicle in connection with the performance of his/her duties.