This Maintenance Worker Leader position .is located in the Department of Veterans. Affairs (VA), Veterans Health Administration (VHA),~Mid Atlantic Health Care Network (VISN 6), Durham VA Medical 1 Center (VAMC), in Engineering Service.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: The incumbent is a lead worker and performs as a Maintenance Worker Leader assigned to the Area Maintenance Section of Engineering Service. Incumbent consistently and independently leads the Area Maintenance Section employees in the their assignments and, assigns work and schedules under general production accomplishment guidelines and deadlines established by the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor. Incumbent must accurately relay instructions from the supervisor as well as constructively use own judgment to modify the instructions to meet requirements necessitated by any situation confronting the employees due to proper procedures and techniques by staff and other personnel under their direction. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and makes repairs including, but not limited, to those required in the following trades: Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Air Conditioning, and Painting. Incumbent serves as a working leader of employees in accomplishing trades and labor work. Ensures that needed plans, blueprints, material and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Ensures that there is enough work to keep everyone in the work crew busy. Checks work in progress and when finished, checks for compliance with supervisor's instructions on work sequence procedures, methods and deadlines. Incumbent will perform the more routine tasks related to Plumbing, Carpentry, Electrical, Air Conditioning, and Painting. Incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor. Changes filters and cleans air conditioning units throughout the Medical Center. Keeps mechanics supplied with tools and work materials, as well as working with the mechanics in combined tasks as instructed. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker Leader/PD06635A Physical Requirements: Incumbent must be in good physical condition to lift, carry; push or pull a, variety of parts, materials, accessories, and equipment weighing less than fifty (50) pounds, such as fixtures, tools, ladders and testing equipment. Incumbent will also be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel and crouch to make necessary repairs. Often works in difficult positions; in cramped locations and/or close spaces; in hot and cold areas and in air duct shafts air is moving at high velocity. May be required to stand for long periods of time.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Pre-employment physical examination
• 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 InstructAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentEquipment Assembly, Installation, Repair 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 Durham VA Medical Center 508 Fulton Street Durham, NC 27705 US
• Name: Alician Lott
• Phone: 478-272-1210 X72908
• Email: [email protected]