Maintenance Worker

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Salem VA Medical Center, seeks a Maintenance Mechanic Worker at the apprentice level within the Facility Management Service.

This role acts as a first responder in the Zone Maintenance Section, evaluating and addressing emergent maintenance needs. Applicants should demonstrate appropriate training or experience; qualifications are assessed under the OPM Federal Wage System standards.

Qualifications

• No specific length of training and experience is required, but you must show evidence of training or experience adequate to perform the work.
• Applicants will be rated under the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a first responder Maintenance Mechanic Worker in the Zone Maintenance Section.
• Evaluate, resolve and refer emergent maintenance situations.

Job description

The position is located in the Veterans Administration, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, and VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. This position is to serve as a first responder Maintenance Mechanic Worker in Facility Management Service under the Zone Maintenance Section. This position functions at the apprentice level, evaluating, resolving and referring emergent situations.

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:

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.