OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?

Duties

This position is located at the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI (695) - a Level 1a Complexity VHA Facility and is organizationally aligned under the Architectural Shop, Facilities Management Division. The purpose of the position is to perform work assisting Architectural shop staff in the maintenance of the campus buildings and structures. The major duties include working individually or as a member of a team, performing a variety of tasks that require the application of knowledge and experience gained on previous and similar assignments; performing Laborer related activities for the Architectural unit including, but not limited to: utilizing small tools (i.e. screw drivers, pliers, wrenches, electric drills, hammers, vice grips, levels, etc.) to disassemble / assemble relocated furniture, shelves, bookcases, and any other items requiring minor work to relocate/reassemble; mixing of materials for patching sidewalks or tuckpointing and brickwork; clean worksites and shop areas: perform basic laborer/helper activities within the Architectural shop to assist with timely execution of renovations, repair projects, preventative maintenance, etc., load, unload and move heavy boxes, bulky supplies and materials. Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 7 AM-3:30 PM and may be required to be present to provide off-hours support for utility outages, maintenance and projects support, etc. Physical Requirements: Work assignments require moderately heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as occasionally lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 50 pounds. They frequently lift and carry moderately heavy objects weighing up to 40 pounds; and frequently push heavy furniture on dollies, loaded carts, etc. Assistance is usually available with heavy items. Frequent standing, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and stooping is required. Routine climbing and work in high places on ladders and roof tops can be required. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside. Work outside is in all kinds of weather. Work involves frequently climbing ladders and scaffolding and works in awkward positions. Assists in lifting and carrying assemblies to be installed. Subject to the hazards of the trades such as cuts, bruises, dust, dirt danger of falls from ladders or scaffolds, eye and hand injuries when working with power equipment or occasionally subject to work in foul air where animals or pets have been kept. May work on "locked" wards and contagious wards. May be exposed to moderate or high noise levels, sawdust, various fumes, and other hazards. Incumbent may be required to wear a respirator and other protective clothing and equipment.

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. 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Clement J Zablocki Veterans Administration Medical Center 5000 West National Avenue Milwaukee, WI 53295 US
• Name: Alana Mueller
• Phone: (414) 712-8332
• Email: [email protected]