This position functions in the capacity of a Maintenance Worker for the Miami V AHCS. As a Maintenance Worker, you will perform a variety of sub-journeyman level tasks associated with a variety of trades and crafts, including carpentry, plumbing, air conditioning, electrical and painting in the general maintenance and repair of building interiors that takes less than 20 minutes. Addresses issues related to the Environment of Care in their specified area by contacting the correct service.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Prepares or gathers all necessary tools and equipment for project or assignment. Responsible for the maintenance, construction, modification, alteration and repairing interior decorating and structural items such as: doors, partitions, windows, finished paneling, interior and exterior trims, screens, roofs, floor coverings, shelving's cabinets, etc. Measures, cuts, constructs or repairs wood or wood substitute items such as scaffolding, staging parts, panels, bins pallets, concrete forms, dray walls, and roof decking. Operates and uses a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Plans, measures, and lays out carpentry materials by interpreting complex or incomplete instructions, sketches, blueprints, and building codes. Repairs plumbing systems, the work involves installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and perform the task. Completes other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Various schedules based upon the needs of the service Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD546-08252-O Physical Requirements: This position generally works indoors in the medical center, but may also work outdoors, sometimes in bad weather. Work areas may be noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy. There is frequent chance for minor injuries such as bruises, cuts, and scrapes, burns, sprains, etc. The use of safety gloves, safety glasses, ear plugs, or other safety equipment and protective clothing may be necessary to avoid severe injuries. The possibility exists for exposure to communicable diseases and the employee must be well versed in infection control procedures and techniques. Universal precautions must be observed at all times by the employee. You may be exposed to the fumes, splashes or residues of a wide variety of commercial and industrial maintenance chemicals some of which may be toxic, caustic or acidic and could cause burns, skin irritation or allergic reaction while mixing, using, or disposing of these chemicals.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

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, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Bruce W Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1201 Northwest 16th Street Miami, FL 33125 US
• Name: Jimmie Shaw
• Phone: 407-627-8325
• Email: [email protected]