The position functions to improve the efficiency, effectiveness and productivity of the Maintenance and Operations Section and to perform numerous tasks which are dissimilar in kind, but which have in common the purpose of completing the work of one or more trade persons in the section, as part of Engineering Service maintenance & repair procedures.

Duties

Major Duties: HVAC - Performs a variety of HVAC tasks involved in the installation and repair variety of air conditioning equipment which functions as heating, cooling, humidifying, dehumidifying, cleaning, filtering, and circulating. Adjusts temperatures and pressures, removes and replaces pumps, rebuilds traps, removes valves, replaces valves, repacks valves, & identifies replacement parts. ELECTRICAL - Work including but not limited to: installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, troubleshooting, testing, and loading new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, transformers, and associated fixtures, controls, and equipment. CARPENTRY - Duties included but not limited to: installing walls constructed of wood, and metal stud; installs drywall; installs and repairs doors and door hardware including locking devices; installs dry erase boards, cork boards, blackboards, and clocks; lays out and installs acoustical ceilings; prepares and finishes surfaces by methods such as sanding and wire brushing; applies drywall tape and coatings to finish walls; thins, stirs, and mixes coating materials according to specific directions, then applies various coating materials (paints, epoxy coatings, varnishes, shellacs, and wall coverings, etc.) with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods and techniques, and sees to it that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD17119A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: The work requires a considerable amount of walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent may work from ladders and scaffolding. When operating equipment, the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching, bending, turning, and moving of hands, arms, feet, legs, and by the vibration and jerking of the equipment. The incumbent carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally exceed 50 pounds. Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy, with inadequate lighting, heat, or ventilation. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, bums, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation or harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and the hazards of operating power tools and equipment. Discomfort is encountered when wearing protective clothing, gloves, or eye goggles.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/11/2023. 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: 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 Edward Hines Junior Hospital 5000 South 5th Avenue Hines, IL 60141 US
• Name: Kiphanie Moore
• Phone: 414-712-8177
• Email: [email protected]