Environmental Management Services of the New Jersey Health Care System is looking to hire a Maintenance Worker at the Lyons Campus. Incumbent performs duties of a general mechanic (minor maintenance type tasks) throughout areas of the station(s) for which Environmental Management Service/Guest Relations has responsibility.

Duties

General Duties include but not limited to: Incumbent measures, cuts, and constructs or repairs wood or wood substitute items and furniture. Applies standard measurements and specifications, aided by clear and specific instructions, templates, precut, or preplanned materials. Applies a general knowledge of wood, composite materials, wood substitutes, and woodworking techniques as well as basic shop math to plan, measure, and layout materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications. - Hanging pictures and other decorations. - Maintenance and minor repairs to office and patient furniture. - Maintenance and minor repairs to picture frames and other decorative items. - Installing standard curtain rods and traverse rods. - Removing and installing pull shades, blinds, and other window treatment. - Removing, replacing, and maintaining all cubicle curtains and draperies throughout the medical center. - Moving small items of furniture. - Lubricating such items as chair rollers and wheel bearings. - Installing bulletin boards, display boards and tack boards. - Arranging and displaying seasonal decorations. - Maintaining and distributing clocks. - Maintaining storage areas. - Installing and repairing toilet tissue, soap, and other dispensers. - Picking up materials from Warehouse for Environmental Management Service and transferring to Interior Design/EMS Storage Areas. Incumbent visits the following Community Based Out-Patient Clinics (CBOCs) once a month or as directed by the Paint Shop Foreman: Brick, Elizabeth, Hackensack, Hamilton, Jersey City, Morristown, Paterson, Piscataway, Tinton Falls and Newton. Incumbent may be directed to perform housekeeping aid duties when necessary and as assigned. Work Schedule: 7am - 3:30pm, including weekend and holidays Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD01985A Physical Requirements: Walking, pushing carts, stooping, bending, lifting light loads and small pieces of furniture for sustained periods is required by the incumbent. He/she works at work sites, on ladders, overhead, and in cramped or awkward positions. Occasionally may be required to lift and carry items that weigh up to forty (40) pounds, unassisted. Use manual or portable power tools for extended periods in uncomfortable positions.

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
• Incumbent must hold and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Incumbent must be skilled in operating basic maintenance tools such as drills, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc
• Incumbent must possess basic knowledge of electricity, carpentry and furniture repair, mechanical maintenance, and related fields.

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: Computer SkillsMaterialsTechnical PracticesWork 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.

Education

Not applicable

Contacts

• Address VA New Jersey Health Care System 385 Tremont Avenue East Orange, NJ 07018 US
• Name: Melissa Charles
• Email: [email protected]