The James J. Peters VAMC is currently hiring! This position functions as an Equipment Servicer with primary responsibility for maintain such equipment as waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, power scrubbing machines, and wall washing machines. The work includes disassembling, making minor repairs, cleaning, oiling, and greasing equipment and replacing worn gears, gaskets, belts, brushes, and roller bearing. The incumbent also performs basic building maintenance and duties.

Duties

Duties: An Equipment Servicer has primary responsibility for maintaining such equipment as waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, power scrubbing machines, and wall washing machines. The work includes disassembling, making minor repairs, cleaning, oiling, and greasing equipment and replacing worn gears, gaskets, belts, brushes, and roller bearing. The incumbent also perfon11s basic building maintenance and duties. The Equipment Servicer performs maintenance, repair, and modification of equipment, such as vacuum cleaners, (e.g., single and double motor upright and micro static canister types), powered single disk scrubbing machines, automatic floor washers/scrubbers, high-speed floor polishing machines, heavy duty ride-on floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, and wall washing machines. The work includes, disassembling, testing, troubleshooting, fitting, cleaning, lubricating, and replacing worn gea1's, gaskets, belts, hoses, brushes and roller bearings. The Servicer checks battery fluid levels, identifies mechanical causes for malfunctions and follows established manufacturers preventive maintenance schedules. The work includes the installation, maintenance, and repair of chemical dispensing units, soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, mirrors, sharp containers, tool racks and related items. The employee also builds and assembles shelving units, ladders, steps, push brooms, lobby dustpans, and wash applicators. The incumbent performs other duties as assigned, normally of a related nature. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm, including weekend/holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Equipment Servicer/PD56048A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/31/2023. 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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The incumbent is often required to stand on hard surfaces for extended periods of time, and to bend, stoop, and work in tiring and sometimes uncomfortable positions. Lifts and carries items that weigh up to 40 pounds. Heavier items are moved with weight-handling equipment or with assistance from other workers. The employee is exposed to cuts and bruises from hand or powered tools and equipment and may be subject to flying debris and loud machine noise. RESUME REMINDER: Your resume must include the following information for each job listed: Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible) Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.

Education

No education element required.

Contacts

• Address Bronx VA Medical Center 130 West Kingsbridge Rd. Bronx, NY 10468 US
• Name: Melissa Charles
• Email: [email protected]