This position is located at the Red Lake Service Unit in the Facilities Management Department, Maintenance Section, IHS, Indian Hospital, Red Lake, MN. The purpose of this position is to provide maintenance, preventive maintenance and craft skills in the Maintenance Section of Facilities Management. The position is involved in operation, maintenance and repair for the hospital with outpatient clinic, a satellite clinic and the related buildings and grounds.

Duties

Removes and replaces parts and components of the assigned heat-pump units. Performs plumbing related duties which involve removing, cleaning, replacing, packing and sealing defective parts of utility, supply and disposal systems. Performs minor electrical related duties such as wiring furnace motors and setting thermostats, hooking up electrical hot water heaters, etc. Constructs minor additions and makes repairs to buildings not involving extensive alterations or changes to the original framing of the structure. Operates snow removal equipment to clear streets, driveways and parking areas, shovels snow from steps and sidewalks.

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. The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S): Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Federal Wage System (FWS) Job Grading Standards. Applicants will be rated on the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Each of the job elements must be addressed on the on-line assessment questionnaire in order for the applicant to be rated for the position. Your resume must reflect the answers to your on-line assessment questionnaire. WG-08: Follows 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 while performing maintenance tasks, respond to frequent changes in instructions, with respect to the team, project and/or task, adhere to a schedule to perform preventive maintenance work and inspection and maintain complete records of work completed. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

Education

There are no education requirements.

Contacts

• Address Red Lake Service Unit 24760 Hospital Drive Red Lake, MN 56671 US
• Name: Janell Ward
• Phone: 202-597-1220
• Email: [email protected]