This position being established and organizationally aligned under Engineering Services - at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, Hines IL. (578) a Level la Complexity VHA Facility. 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.

Duties

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. Major Duties: Plumbing Installing escutcheons, plunge toilets, auger toilets, repairs faucets, shower heads and other piping repair/replacement within the facility. Carpentry Changing ceiling tiles, install drain tiles holes and trenches, demolish walls and ceiling grids, removing and installing vinyl base cove. Assist with assembly and setup equipment such as six foot fixed or rolling scaffolding, ladders, ladder jacks, and stretch boards for tradesmen. Installs signage assemblies, signs posts, and erects display for exterior signage and wooden and plastic road barriers, throughout campus grounds. Assemble warehouse type racks and shelving and construction of warehouse type crates for shipping. Assembly and repairs and installs various types of office furniture such as desks, cabinets walls unites, file cabinets, tables, shop carts. Prepare surfaces by methods such as sanding and wire brushing. Painting Thin, stir, and mix coating materials according to specific directions, then apply various coating materials with brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other related methods and techniques, and see that the coating finish meets surface protection requirements. Understand and safely use tools of carpenter, painter, mason, plasterer and locksmith as necessary. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 700am-330pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD17032A 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 carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and may occasionally exceed 40 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, burns, 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

• 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. 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]