The VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System is committed to Diversity and Inclusion. Together, we strive to create and maintain a working and learning environment that promotes professional growth and teamwork. We offer an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment where we celebrate our individual differences and unite as a team toward a common goal of providing outstanding service to our Nation's Veterans.

Duties

Position is with the Eastern Kansas Health Care System - Topeka. Duties include general maintenance of support work, survey of buildings, review and completion of tasks in the area maintenance log (e.g., plumbing duties and medical repair). Major duties and responsibilities include (but are not limited to) Replaces fluorescent tubes, incandescent bulbs, ballast's, switches, receptacles, fixture cleaning/lens replacements. Installs short electrical runs, which include new conduit and wiring. Completes needed repairs to install systems and rearranges and hooks up items such as outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators and circuit breakers. Performs all scheduled preventative maintenance by policy or direction. Repairs items of furniture such as decks, file cabinets, bookcases, and lockers. Clears sinks and toilet stoppages, adjusts and makes minor repairs on vacuum breakers, faucets, flush valves and other problems involving leaks. Capable of reading blueprints, sketches and written or oral instructions by higher level journeymen, work leaders or Supervisors. Work Schedule: 0800-1630 Monday - Friday and occasional off tour requirements as mission dictates. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD08809A Physical Requirements: Required to climb ladders, reach and lift heavy loads over forty (40) pounds and walk long distances in a regular work day. A great amount of kneeling, bending and climbing of stairways is required. Standing on ladders for long periods of time at various heights. Employee must be able to wear safety and protective clothing or equipment prescribed for the work setting.

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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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 VA Eastern Kansas Health Care System 2200 SW Gage Blvd Topeka, KS 66622 US
• Name: Christye Greene
• Phone: 813-966-4360
• Email: [email protected]