The position is located at the Beckley VA Medical Center, Facilities Management Service, Maintenance and Operations Team (M&O), in Beckley WV. The primary purpose of this position is to assist in the maintenance and repair of: architectural, mechanical and electrical components of buildings requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices associated with the following occupations: plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, air conditioning, housekeeping, and grounds keeping.

Duties

The duties performed at any one time might include those above the simpler and more routine duties of the helper level jobs, less difficult than the journey work level, but up to and including, under close direction, journey worker level duties. Typical work assignments include performance of visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for and the performance of repair work at the worker level of difficulty and responsibility of the trades. Interpret instruction manuals and sketches. Remove, clean, reinstall or replace joints and fixtures. Assist with the removal and replacement of electrical fixtures and controls. Tighten connections and wrap exposed wiring with insulating tape. Use basic math to make measurements of material according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions. Assist with removing scale, rust, dirt, and old paint. Read and follow directions that explain how to apply and use prepared solvents. Use tools such as scrapers, wire brushes, putty knives, hammers, measuring tape, handsaws, planes, screwdrivers, power saws, etc. Assist in the changing of filters and cleaning fan foils. Assist in performing gardening duties, such as tending lawns, flower, shrubs and trees. Operate a variety of hand -and power-operated garden tools and equipment, such as edgers, hedge trimmers, pruning shears, mowers, and sprayers. Operate, clean and adjust power cleaning equipment. Follow safety guidelines when using power and hand held tools. Apply standard plumbing methods and techniques to assist in measuring, cutting and bending pipe and tile, elbows, union joints, tile pipe, faucets, and shower drains. Work Schedule: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Helper/PD003120 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/09/2023. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionEquipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (other than blueprint reading)Knowledge of Different Relevant Lines of WorkOperation of Equipment/Machinery 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: The incumbent works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the tasks performed are in hard-to-reach places. Incumbent is required to bend, stand, stoop, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions and is sometimes required to lift and carry items that weigh up to 50 pounds. Incumbent may be exposed to cleaning chemicals and be fit tested for proper PPE and respirator.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Beckley VA Medical Center 200 Veterans Avenue Beckley, WV 25801 US
• Name: Kellye Nolen
• Phone: 404-314-4165
• Email: [email protected]