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Summary Facilities Management Service is seeking Maintenance Workers to perform various small repairs of HVAC, electrical, plumbing and performs other general carpentry duties at the medical center. This includes installations, assembles, maintenance, repairs, and some fabrications of various systems and equipment. Incumbents will work under the direct supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Assembles, installs, and make repairs to items such as wooden and plastic clad doors, doorframes, window frames, screens, and molding, etc. Installs door holders, locksets, closures, bumpers, handrails, hinge, etc. Operates, maintains, repairs and adjust various power activated tools. i.e., skill saws, bench sander, table saw, band. Fabricates and/or assembles, disassembles, shelves, caseworks, and counters. Repairs, installs, and replaces suspended ceiling, grid systems, and panels. Lays out, installs, and maintains vinyl tile, base coving laminated surfaces. Lays out, frames and erect partitions and must be able to estimate material cost as well as inspect materials to ensure quality and quantity. Builds displays, modifies tables, counters, cabinets, and shelves, etc. Repairs of structural bearing and non-bearing walls as well as the installation of metal stud walls and finishing them with sheetrock and paneling. Prepares all surfaces, sands to a smooth finish, patch. etc. in preparation for paint application(s). Paints rooms as assigned and performs touch-up painting as needed; ensures color match for all painting requirements. Performs plumbing work which includes repairing or replacing leaking faucets, toilet flushing devices, clearing clogged drain lines, sterilizers, valves, and sprinkler systems. Performs air conditioning work such as adjusting room thermostats and hot/cold water temperature control valves. Cleans air filters and refrigeration condensers. Performs mechanical work such as repairing wheelchairs, mobile stretcher, gurneys, and mail carts Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday 8am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD09549O Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be prepared to spend time walking on cement, tile, or other hard surfaces. Stoops, bends, and stands in tiring and uncomfortable positions, which require a great deal of stamina and good health. Normally moves at a rapid pace in performing some duties. Frequently lifts, transports, carries, or handles heavy items of supplies or equipment. In making physical moves within and without of the warehouse area, lifts, pushes handles or otherwise controls heavy items. The incumbent must work from ladders, scaffolds, platforms and in \ areas where dirt, dust, Ames, various gases and other contaminates are present. The individual is also required to work on ladders in an overhead position and in small spaces. Individual is subject to long periods of standing, sitting or squatting and must frequently lift, carry, and set up material and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. Incumbent is required to possess the following Knowledge and Skills: (Must be presented in/on your resume) Must have knowledge to lay out partitions, ceilings and floors. Must show skill in measuring and cutting accurately, i.e. wood, tile, and plastic Must have knowledge and skill necessary to perform minor repair and adjustments to plumbing, air conditioning, sprinkler and electrical systems. Must have skill to use tools and equipment such as a hammer, level, block plane, plumb bob, brushes, trowels, straight edge, roller and spry gun. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Materials 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. Education 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.