This position is located in Facilities Management Service, Engineering Section in the Construction and Maintenance (C & M) Shop. The primary purpose of the position involves carpentry work in support of construction, maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, testing and inspecting of real and personal property.

Duties

Duties: Performs duties of a maintenance mechanic which involves maintaining, repairing, installing, modifying, troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting of real and personal property in trades such as electrical, plumbing, painting and carpentry. Works with journeyman mechanic on more difficult assignments. Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on carpentry items such as ceiling tiles, ward furniture, office furniture, walls, floors, trim, windows, handrails, cubical tracks, and curtain rods. Hangs pictures, bulletin boards, and other hanging devices. Adjusts doors, door closers, hardware and stops. Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on plumbing systems such as sinks, water closets, drinking fountains, hot water storage, hot and cold water lines, copper, brass and iron, sanitary sewers, vents, and storm sewers. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Available Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD06791A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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
• Pre-employment physical required.

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: Without more than normal supervision Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Carpentry/Woodworking Interpret Instruction, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Technical Practices 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: Required to work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Work requires standing, reaching, bending, climbing, and stooping as the work site dictates. May work above ground level and in manholes. Lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts necessary to do the job. Sometimes performs work in cramped areas, on temporary platforms and above head. Generally lifts and carries items up to 90 pounds.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Chillicothe VA Medical Center 17273 State Route 104 Chillicothe, OH 45601 US
• Name: Maria Cate
• Phone: 317-626-4529
• Email: [email protected]