The position of Maintenance Work Leader is located in the Maintenance & Repair Section of Engineering Service at East Bay Division of VA Northern California Health Care System (VANCHCS). The incumbent serves as the Work Leader for the Plumbing-Electrical-Carpenter-HVAC & Paint Shop exercising task oversight and control over work operations involving two workers. The incumbent will be stationed at either Redding or Chico Campus within VANCHCS.

Duties

Duties for the position include but are not limited to: Oversees the Carpentry/Painting-related functions, determining their condition and recommending present and future corrective measures that may be necessary to provide continuous service. These functions include, but are not limited to: equipment and accessory installation, all carpentry-related functions including framing, rough in, finishing work, masonry, plastering, concrete work, sheet rock, taping, duct work, metal work, painting', locks, and lock installation. Plumbing-Electrical-HVAC related functions, determining their condition and recommending present and future corrective measures that may be necessary to provide continuous service. These functions include, but are not limited to: equipment and accessory installation, all Plumbing-Electrical-HVAC related functions including sewers, waste lines, water lines, chilled water lines, sprinkler systems, gas and hot water pipes, air, vacuum, and oxygen systems, hydrants, water mains, water closets, lavatories, sinks, dishwashing machines, gas heaters, air compression equipment and sterilizers. Oversee minor improvement type jobs that require direction and liaison between shops or other hospital activities. Prepare plans and specifications for the work after determining requirements by direct contact with responsible staff, management, and contractors to get the work done in a professional and workmanlike manner. Must be competent in reading drawings and overcoming difficulties encountered within applying the drawing to the job site, check drawings, and order all materials needed to complete minor construction projects, Must have an active program to train entry-level employees to be skilled mechanics. Often has shortages of personnel and other resources, and must exercise ingenuity to accomplish the workload within these limited resources. Must be knowledgeable of and be able to accomplish work according to NFPA Codes. Other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Tour of duty subject to change to meet the needs of the Agency Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Work Leader/PD11679 Physical Requirements: Required to walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, crawl and work in uncomfortable positions and to pull, push, reach over the shoulder and lift supplies and/or equipment weighing up to 100 pounds. Must have rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, good hearing, depth perception and the ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors. Working Conditions: Work is both outside and inside in areas of medium to excessive heat, cold, humidity, dampness or chilling areas that have intermittent noise, dust, fumes, grease, dirt, oils, with exposure to electrical wires and energy. Areas may be slippery and/or uneven surfaces, in equipment rooms, tunnels, crawls spaces, confined spaces, penthouses, overhead catwalks, and scaffolding and/or in tight areas such as manholes and electrical equipment closets. The incumbent is occasionally subject to very uncomfortable and possibly dangerous working conditions and must be in satisfactory physical and mental condition and fit for duty at all times. Work requires good coordination and good physical condition.

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: Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)Lead or SuperviseTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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

There is no educational substitution for this position/grade level.

Contacts

• Address VA Northern California Health Care System 10535 Hospital Way Mather, CA 95655 US
• Name: Sara Flores
• Phone: 369-873-3561
• Email: [email protected]