Responsible for maintenance and operations of equipment repair duties that encompass the installation, maintenance, repair, and inspection of all varieties of industrial plant machinery, pipefitting, plumbing, kitchen equipment, medical gas piping systems, associated piping distribution systems, general mechanical equipment and associated mechanical systems throughout the Spokane Veterans Affairs Medical Center (VAMC) Main Campus.

Duties

Perform snow removal duties as directed. To include but not limited to snowplows, deicer's, gators, mechanical sweepers and brooms Perform grounds maintenance duties as assigned Hourly equipment checks and completing preventative maintenance on Chiller Plant equipment Installation, maintenance, repair of all water, medical gas and vacuum systems Repairing walls, doors, ceilings, floors, windows, tables, plumbing, locks, lighting, urinals, faucets, toilets, sinks, water chlorination and HVAC equipment Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections as indicated on PM printouts and complete assigned work orders utilizing appropriate equipment Construct necessary dust barriers and or block off areas as needed Follows all safety procedures in the performance of job duties Must possess and maintain a driver's license Will perform other duties as assigned Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00am to 2:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD70548-A Physical Requirements: Physical demands require intermittent lifting of large articles or assemblies, climbing on ladders or scaffolding, and then maintain body balance while working there, reaching and working on overhead items. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 18 kilograms (40 pounds).

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• 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. The screen out for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Examples include: Skill in replacing major portions of various cooling units, such as compressors, condensers, expansion valves, float and service valves, thermostats, coils, and drive assemblies; Knowledge of standard plumbing methods and techniques to measure, cut, bend, and thread pipe and tile, and caulk and seal such things as elbows, union joints, tile pipe, faucets, and shower drains; Skill to remove, clean, reinstall, or replace joints and fixtures, for example, traps, faucets, and unions; Knowledge of the refrigeration cycle of a variety of systems; Knowledge in riding lawnmowers, weed eaters, chainsaws, and other landscaping equipment. 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)Technical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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 Mann-Grandstaff Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 4815 North Assembly Street Spokane, WA 99205 US
• Name: Sandy Lee
• Phone: 9152196041
• Email: [email protected]