The Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center is recruiting for Two (2) candidates for the position of Maintenance Mechanic, located in Charleston, SC. The incumbent serves as a Maintenance Mechanic in an complex medical facility, which is constantly evolving within a highly complex and competitive geographic area.

Duties

Incumbent(s) performs daily rounds of all areas assigned and examines the nursing logbooks, and talks with nurses and other professional staff concerning current problems, and those noted during the previous evening, night and weekend shifts. Incumbent(s) repairs and maintains structures such as furniture, railings, shelves, doors, bulletin boards, etc. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Installs and replaces ceiling tiles, bumper rails, handrails, comer guards, cove base, ceramic tile, and other parts of buildings using hand and power tools, furniture installation, and movement of bulky materials. Makes minor repairs and may perform some installation of existing utilities and disposal systems. Work on painting projects when determined appropriate by Supervisor. This factor includes following local and national safety rules and guidelines. Sand, wire brush, scrape, spackle, and putty surfaces. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD08006A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Physical Requirements: Incumbent usually works indoors; however, he/she may be occasionally exposed to a variety of weather conditions, both in winter and summer, in making repairs and installations on external work sites. Many work sites are dirty, greasy, poorly lit, cramped and have unpleasant odors. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, burns, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation to harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, etc. The incumbent may wear protective clothing.

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: ~ 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 Ralph H Johnson Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 109 Bee Street Charleston, SC 29401 US
• Name: Lois Auge
• Phone: 706-002-0094 X20094
• Email: [email protected]