The incumbent of this position is Maintenance Worker in the Interior Design Section within The Office of the Director, Interior Design Section, at the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC), Dayton Ohio.The Dayton VAMC is a complexity level 1 facility with approximately 63 buildings/structures and over 1.6 million square feet on 240+ acres and four geographically separated Community Based Outpatient Clinics.

Duties

This position performs a variety of tasks involved in the Interior Design Section, to include but not limited to: assisting with Facility Moves; furniture assembly, delivery and installation; patching and painting; carpentry; maintenance and upkeep of fixtures, equipment, utilities, buildings and structures at the Dayton VA Medical Center. Duties include but are not limited to the following: Carpentry Duties and Furniture Installation: Carpentry workers measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify wood, composite, and wood substitute items where specific fit and accuracy require close tolerance fit and structural soundness to produce a serviceable product. Carpentry workers apply standard measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing, or repairing items such as frame structures, counter tops, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, walls, forms, siding, and scaffolds. Carpentry workers need to have the ability to prep floor, lay glue down carpet squares, glue LVT and cove base; and replace ceiling tiles. Furniture installation workers plan necessary work sequences, laying out reference points and lines. The work also requires knowledge of blueprints and drawings and the skill necessary to interpret them; as well as work from other types of specifications such as sketches or work orders. Painter duties: Painters can accomplish standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling, and spraying by the use of coating materials that are prepared according to specific directions, and by the application of coating techniques that ensure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance and meet the thickness and level requirements and are free from drips and runs. Painters determine the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited for the surface finish required. They prepare surfaces by methods such as sanding, wire brushing, filling, shaping and leveling with resins as necessary. Painters are responsible for planning for the materials and tools needed for their jobs and notifying Supervisor when stock levels need replenished. Material Handler Duties: Loads furniture orders on truck and transports furniture products safely to job site. Loads and unloads products from trailers using forklift, pallet jacks, and other material handling equipment. Receives, locates, stores, and re-warehouses materials as needed. Arranges warehouse storage as needed and alerts Supervisor when commonly used items run low. Assists with movement of personnel and furniture, as needed, throughout the Medical Center grounds in support of the Interior Design Section and the Space Coordinator which includes, moving boxes of office supplies, documents, paper, etc. and furniture using carts, furniture movers, etc. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD91844ARelocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/11/2023. 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. PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Skill set to be able to complete a project refresh from start to finish. To include but not limited to: Carpentry work, able to measure, cut, construct, install, repair and modify wood, composite and wood substitute items. Patch walls using finishing tools. Paint walls using brushes, rollers, spray guns and other related methods. Remove flooring, prep floors for new flooring, lay new flooring (carpet or LVT), and install cove base. Remove and replace ceiling tiles. Working knowledge of Systems and Modular Furniture. Disassemble, reassemble and install office furniture. The ability to trouble shoot in the field. Be able to lift heavy items, furniture and boxes for office moves. The ability to read and interpret blue prints and use tape measures, squares, levels and other carpentry tools. 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision Ability to do the Work without normal supervisor (Screen-Out) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Measurement and Layout Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over; Moderate lifting, 15-44 lbs; light lifting under 15 pounds; walking 1-8 hours; standing 1-8 hours; repeated bending 1-8 hours; climbing and use of legs and arms; must be agile and strong. Environmental factors includes outside and inside; excessive heat/cold. May be confined to awkward and cramped spaces.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428 US
• Name: Chelsey Legg
• Phone: 7405421239
• Email: [email protected]