Maintenance Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs in Reno, NV seeks a maintenance technician responsible for repairing architectural components, installing hardware, and managing interior design inventories. The role covers carpentry, painting, and related trades as part of a broader facilities team.

The position emphasizes following established instructions, maintaining equipment, and performing duties with minimal supervision, in alignment with federal standards and safety practices.

Qualifications

• Evidence of training or experience showing ability to perform the work.
• Qualifications will be evaluated under the OPM Federal Wage System standards.
• Note: a full year of work is 35–40 hours per week; part-time hours are credited proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading).
• Measuring instruments usage and calibration.
• Technical practices related to building trades.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Work without more than normal supervision.

Job description

The primary purpose of the position is to perform maintenance and repair of architectural components of buildings, installation of building hardware components, complex furniture systems and maintain inventory of interior design assets, requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices associated with the following occupations: carpentry, painting and inventory management.

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 (other than blueprint reading)
• Measuring Instruments
• 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.

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.