This position is located at the Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery in Seville, OH.

Duties

The incumbent performs duties to ensure equipment is serviced and available for field staff to efficiently and safely carry out daily internment and ground maintenance. Typical duties include but are not limited to: completed repairs and maintenance, in accordance with diagrams, operations manuals, and manufacturers specifications of vehicles, machinery and mechanical equipment such as cars, trucks, vans, tractors, backhoes, mini-excavators, pneumatic tools, compressors, mowers, edgers, trimmers, sod cutters, pressure washers, sprayers, pumps, snow equipment and other equipment at the cemetery. The incumbent will lubricate equipment, change oil, belts, bulbs, filters and air cleaners, throttle cables, switches, and transmission and brake fluid. Cleans and/or replaces spark plugs, cables and engine parts. Removes and replaces carburetors, speedometers, starters, wheels/tires, batteries, tail pipes and mufflers, lights, electrical wiring, skids, radiators, bearings, gaskets, seals, rollers, sanders, snow blades, installs washers, braces, guards and mirrors. Dismantles devices and equipment to gain access to analyze, detect, repair, replace or remove defective parts, using a variety of tools. Observes the equipment in operation and listen to sounds or watches equipment to locate problems during trouble shooting. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Automotive Worker/ PD136600 The full performance level of this position is WG -08. Relocation Expenses: Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required

Requirements

• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• 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,09/04/2023. Your background must demonstrate work performing maintenance and repair on automotive, engineering and grounds keeping equipment as well as experience in preventive maintenance and repairs to facilities and infrastructure. 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 Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C ( www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c). 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. The screen-out element(s) for this position are/is: Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license. JOB ELEMENTS: Those who meet the minimum level of experience and training for the screen-out element will then be evaluated in each of the following job elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Measuring InstrumentsUse 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. Physical Requirements: Incumbent frequently lifts and carries objects weighing up to forty (40) pounds, and occasionally moves heavy items with assistance that are over fifty (50) pounds. They must have a full range of upper and lower body movement to work in tiring, awkward and uncomfortable positions. Moderate effort is required in operating vehicles and tools of the trade. Heavy effort is required in major overhauls and extensive welding operation. Stamina, dexterity, and perseverance are required in all aspects of the incumbent's duties. Working Conditions: Work is primarily performed in a well-lighted and ventilated shop with concrete floors. The incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, mashed fingers and loud noises. Mechanical duties are generally dirty and greasy. On occasion, they may be required to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions. There is always the possibility of injury from accidents or failure of equipment. They will be exposed to vibrations, jolts, heat, cold, rain, dust and fumes from chemicals and fuel. To reduce dangers and irritations from these conditions, prescribed safety practices and use of PPE is required. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drugs use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery 10175 Rawiga Road Seville, OH 44273 US
• Name: NCA Human Resources Center
• Phone: (317)916-3660
• Email: [email protected]