Serves as maintenance mechanic helper with the Rome VA , assisting journeyman Maintenance Mechanics by performing the simpler and more routine tasks. Performs a variety of craft duties involving the maintenance, repair, and improvement of the facilities and grounds of the Rome CBOC.

Duties

Assists journeyman on and off job sites by cutting and nailing lumber, measuring and cutting materials to required length and dimensions, loading, unloading and carrying materials, getting tools, holding materials in place. Operates hand and power tools. Assists with simple carpentry repairs and modifications such as door and framework repairs or replacement, roof repairs, replacing door locks and hinges, fastening loose boards and window frames, repairing drywall and flooring, installing shelves and interior/exterior trim, and replacing ceiling and floor tiles. Assists in building -wide floor care to include mainaining the floors ofthe building with a clean and professionally finished appearance. Assists with preparation and application of prime coats, touch-up, spot and rough painting, and under close supervision finish painting of wooden, metal, and drywall surfaces as needed using brushes and rollers. Assists with basin cleaning by operating fire hoses; clears roof and street drains; shovels snow; and spreads sand and ice melt; makes minor road repairs by breaking up cracked or damaged portions of roadway and patching with cold patch or asphalt, makes sidewalk and curb repairs by preparing forms and placing concrete; assists with fence repairs; cuts and removes fallen trees, and performs other common laborer tasks, etc. Loads equipment and materials for transport. Operates equipment such as mowers, tampers, trimmers, chain saws, floor buffers, and ride on floor care machines. Operates motor vehicles up to and including 3/4 ton (1500 pound) trucks to transport self, equipment, and materials to and from job sites between Syracuse, Rome and leased properties. Work Schedule: Mon - Fri , 0700 - 3:30 (rotating) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Helper/PD01424A Physical Requirements:Work requires considerable standing, stooping, kneeling and bending, and working in overhead, stretched, cramped and awkward positions. Stands for considerable periods of time while operating machinery or other tasks. Works on roofs, ladders, and scaffolding and in confined spaces. Arm movement is considerable with frequent reaching with at least one arm/hand to load/unload tools and place work items, operate tools, and bring items to journeyman workers. Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally handles heavier items. Working Conditions: Incumbent may work inside or outside, sometimes in inclement weather, and sometimes for extended periods of time. Inside work may occur in drafty and wet locations. Some work is performed in areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operation of tools and machinery. Can be subjected to vibration, spray, dust, dirt, and fumes. May work on and around scaffolds, ladders, and in and around shored locations. Subject to cuts, bruises, and contusions, and the possibility of broken bones. Work may be in confined spaces. Uses protective devices when necessary, including ear plugs, safety glasses, etc.

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. **Must possess valid, full, and unrestricted state driver's license.** 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: Building and ConstructionCarpentry/WoodworkingDesignMechanicalWithout 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

There is no education requirement at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Syracuse VA Medical Center 800 Irving Ave Syracuse, NY 13210 US
• Name: Angela Johnson
• Phone: 518-626-6155
• Email: [email protected]