The purpose of this position is to assist in the accomplishment of the Facilities Management program by performing carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, heating, and other related maintenance repair with hospital and Quarters (housing facility). This position is located at the Facility Management Department, Chinle Service Unit, Chinle, Arizona.

Duties

Carpentry - Erects minor new structures and modifies existing structure: i,e, determines dimensions, type of structure, location and type of windows, doors to installed, and material to be used in construction, cutting, squaring, and mortising to required dimensions, etc. Plumbing - Install, modifies, repairs water and waste disposal systems; Install plumbing equipment such as sinks, lavatories, bathtubs, showers, and hot water heaters; measures, cuts, seams, threads, fits, and assembles pipes, etc. Electrical - Removes, replaces, tightens, splices, solders, and insulates defective wiring, controls, equipment and fixtures, such as broken and bare wiring, burned out switches and relays, loose connections and fittings, damaged light fixtures, etc. Painting - Determines type and amount of paint, lacquer, enamel, varnish, or primer needed, giving consideration to weather, climate exposure conditions, and texture, and composition of surfaces to be painted. Ground care - Assures overall yard, grounds sprinkler system, fences and drainage systems are in good, having a pleasing appearance; cleans parking lot and removes snow accumulation around the hospital, field clinics and quarters. Mechanical Repairs - Repairs to hospital beds, stretchers, wheelchairs, IV stands, etc; repairs kitchen, central sterile and physical therapy equipment.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: WG8: Experience and training that included following simple oral or written instructions and/or work orders; performing maintenance mechanic duties, including use and apply standard building techniques, practices, and codes, read and understand blueprints, sketches and schematics, read and understand work orders in order to complete assigned work, use and maintain pneumatic hand tools, use and maintain shop tools, drill press, band saw, table saw, etc., follow manufacturer's instructions for use of power tools, follow safety manuals on operation of tools and equipment, follow safety guidelines working with oils and lubricants, working with inert gases and solvents, acids, adhesives, sealant, paints, oils and lubricants while performing maintenance tasks, respond to frequent changes in instructions, with respect to the team, project and/or task. Physical Requirements: The work may require continual standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing ladders, reaching above the head, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Occasionally works in awkward and cramped conditions when making repairs, work is sometime performed on ladders and /or scaffolds. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside the facility and occasionally in inclement weather. Work is usually dirty, dusty and greasy. Incumbent may perform work where bad smelling fumes are present. Incumbent has frequent exposure to possibility of cuts, bruises, electrical shock, chemical irritations and broken bones while working around machinery and equipment. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Chinle Service Unit PO Drawer PH Chinle, AZ 86503 US
• Name: Navajo Area IHS Human Resources
• Email: [email protected]