Maintenance Worker

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Prescott (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Maintenance Worker for the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System in Prescott, AZ. The role involves carpentry, painting, plumbing, and minor renovations to support Facilities Management.

Responsibilities include constructing and repairing walls, assembling items, installing doors and hardware, and following safety procedures. The position requires physical work indoors and outdoors with exposure to noisy or dusty environments.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, painting, or plumbing maintenance.
• Ability to read basic blueprints or sketches and follow work orders.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and PPE usage.

Responsibilities

• Design, layout, and construct walls using wood/metal studs; install drywall and finish joints.
• Maintain and repair plumbing fixtures and systems; replace components as needed.
• Construct, repair, and modify buildings, furniture, and related items; operate hand and power tools.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Drywall

Tools

Power tools

Drywall tools

Measuring tools

Job description

The Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) is recruiting for a Maintenance Worker to be part of the Facilities Management Service, within the Structural Section, which is part of the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) located in Prescott, AZ. The primary purpose of the Maintenance Worker is to perform a variety of maintenance, repair, minor renovations, and construction procedures related to Carpentry, Painting, and Plumbing.

Major Duties

• The major duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: Designs, layouts, and constructs walls using wood or metal studs, cutting and installing drywall to include taping and mudding, repairs or replaces flooring, installs doors and door hardware. Replaces and maintains plumbing fixtures, including utility, supply and disposal systems, fixtures, fittings and equipment such as sewage, water, gas and oil lines, compressed air, vacuum and acid systems, water closets, water heaters, hydrants, valves, and pumps and other related components. Constructs, alters, maintains, and repairs buildings, structures, partitions, ceilings, office furniture, panels, tool cabinets, bookcases, work benches, and other items using wood substitutes, and composite building materials. Assembles items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dadoes, biscuit, and mortise and tenon, and use glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops. Primes surfaces using brushes, rollers, or spray equipment to an acceptable thickness to ensure proper bonding of topcoat and protection of material being prepared. Works from basic blueprints or sketches, verbal instructions, or written work orders. Measures, cuts, constructs, installs, repairs, and modifies wood, composite, steel framing, and wood substitute materials by performing work to close tolerances, exact fit, and structural soundness. Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 08:00am to 04:30pm; But subject to change based on Facility Needs. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD14387A Physical Requirements: The incumbent may be required to stand, bend, stoop, kneel, climb, crawl, and work in awkward positions for prolonged periods. The incumbent handles and carries equipment, materials and tools weighing up to forty (4) pounds. Occasionally lifts and carries objects over ninety (90) pounds, with the assistance of others or lifting devices. The work can sometimes require strenuous physical exertion. Working Conditions: Incumbent works indoors and outdoors. Work involves frequent walking, standing, and occasional desk work. The position requires stooping, bending, or working in cramped awkward positions. Incumbent must be able to work in noisy, dirty, dusty, greasy, and sometimes humid environment. Is subject to hazardous conditions which may include the risk of scrapes, cuts, bruises, burns, contusions, infections, broken bones, and respiratory ailments; hence, must be aware of this and be able to cope with the same. Safety procedures must be followed, and appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn, as required for the specific work area or task. Work may be performed from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

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