Maintenance Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Worker in Facilities Management Service. The role performs demolition, renovation, maintenance and repair of structures, buildings, related fixtures, and utilities throughout the Medical Center.

The position supports a team of tradespersons to complete tasks and ensure safe, reliable facilities. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate training or experience showing ability to perform the duties, with evidence on the resume.

Qualifications

• No minimum length of training required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work.
• Experience must be supported by detailed descriptions on your resume.
• Volunteer experience can count toward qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform demolition, renovation, maintenance and repair of structures, buildings, related fixtures and utilities throughout the Medical Center.
• Work with a team of tradespersons and follow instructions and specifications.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Safety-consciousness

Tools

Blueprint reading

Tools handling

Measuring instruments

Job description

The position serves as a Maintenance Worker with Facilities Management Service. Performs demolition, renovation, maintenance and repair of structures, buildings, related fixtures, and utilities throughout the Medical Center. Performs numerous tasks which are dissimilar in kind, but which have in common the purpose of completing the work of one or more trade persons on the team.

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
• 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.

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.