This position is located at the Fort Mitchell National Cemetery in Fort Mitchell, AL.

Duties

The maintenance worker performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of facilities/equipment including buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, utilities, irrigation systems, gas or diesel-powered equipment and components. Incumbent monitors the preventive maintenance program to ensure compliance with all equipment service schedules; to include providing copies of all communications between vendors and outside services when needed. Coordinates with the Cemetery Foreman and Director to ensure that equipment is at a high state of readiness. Based on continual monitoring activities, the incumbent evaluates, administers, and makes suggestions related to procurement of new equipment. Prepares technical correspondence for the Director's signature that complies with management and department policies, agency procedures on completeness, timeliness and format with background and supporting information attached. Incumbent will maintain all cemetery facilities and irrigation systems and components in a safe and good working condition. Plans, schedules, and performs preventative maintenance on all cemetery facilities such as structural, plumbing, electrical, changing air conditioner filters, testing of safety and irrigation systems before the growing season. Incumbent plans and carries out work assignments according to preventive maintenance schedules. Works with minimal supervision and is responsible for the technical aspects of the position. Renders reports and maintains records. When major deficiency occurs beyond the capabilities of the incumbent, he or she is responsible for informing the Foreman or Director for coordination and resolution of the problem. Acquires necessary repair quotes and submits requests for repairs. 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#:Maintenance Worker/PD135690 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, 09/28/2023. Your background must demonstrate work involved in a variety of general maintenance trades including, but not limited to, carpentry, electrical, masonry, plumbing, concrete, asphalt, roofing, etc. 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 is/are: 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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsTechnical 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. Physical Requirements: Work is carried out in a wide variety of positions and areas. Work may be performed overhead, in tight quarters or underground, requiring stretching, kneeling, bending, stooping, crawling, and doing tasks while in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Lifts to 50 pounds. Can lift over 50 pounds with assistance from employees and/or tools. Working Conditions: Incumbent works inside and outside. Work may be performed above the ground, atop buildings and structures, or below ground level in tight, cramped quarters for repairs of sprinkler systems, etc. Inside work is performed where it is drafty, noisy and fumes from paint and other chemicals may be present; along with wood, brick and masonry dust present in the air. There is frequently exposure to the possibility of cuts, bruises, shocks, burns, and strains. Work performed outdoors is in all types of inclement weather, including snowstorms, extreme heat and rain. Due to the extremely sensitive nature of the work at a cemetery, which requires involvement with grieving individuals, mental and emotional stability is required at all times. 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 Fort Mitchell National Cemetery 553 Highway 165 Ft. Mitchell, AL 36856 US
• Name: NCA Human Resources Center
• Phone: (317)916-3660
• Email: [email protected]