The Maintenance Worker position serves as the Grounds Irrigation Specialist for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The work involves the maintenance, repair, and construction of the Grounds irrigation Systems and seasonal gardening tasks to maintain the landscape and interior patios and ponds. The position requires knowledge of power and manual equipment and tools of the trade, as well as the ability to troubleshoot load voltage systems for irrigation.

Duties

Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Assisting supervisor in inventorying and ordering irrigation parts. Installing new and repair existing irrigation systems. Installing, operating and maintaining electrical time clocks involved with the existing irrigation system. Inspecting and testing all irrigation systems and timers to provide a preventive maintenance program. Accomplishing the work required in the maintenance and general care of lawns, trees, shrubs, and flower beds. Installing and repairing valves (both electrical and manual), sprinklers, pipes, electrical clock timers, and other irrigation devices as required. Repairing large pipes i.e. PVC, black iron, galvanized copper, and drain pipes. Calculating irrigation system designs for proper coverage and water pressure. Establishing a preventive maintenance program on irrigation equipment and systems. Ability to use all power and manual equipment and tools utilized in the irrigation and Grounds maintenance trades. Ornamental horticulture to transplant, fertilize, seed, aerate soil, lay sod, plant, prune, etc. Identifying weeds, plant diseases, and insects and recommending methods of control as weeding, pruning, cultivating or proper chemical usage and application. Chemical knowledge includes use of fungicides, insecticides and herbicides. Knowledge of plant growth, soil conditions and PH requirements and seasonal requirements for accomplishment of tasks involved in the trade. Properly mixing chemicals, sand, humus, and topsoil in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Skill in the preventive maintenance for all equipment and tools. Setting up the necessary equipment, tools, and materials to complete the task assigned by his/her supervisor. Work Schedule: 7:00am - 3:30pm Monday - Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD10954A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Nor approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 03/08/2024. 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: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Technical PracticesTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use 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. Physical Requirements: Work requires frequent walking, standing, pushing carts and wheelbarrows, as well as bending for long periods of time. The incumbent works outside in cool, hot, and inclement weather; works with ladders, in wet areas and waterways, uses gas powered pumps and large power hand tools. At times, incumbent will be required to perform heavy lifting up to 90 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is done mostly outside where the incumbent is subject to smog, hot sun, and inclement weather conditions. The incumbent is also exposed to dirt, soil, water, dust, and mud. The incumbent must wear protective gear such as gloves, safety shoes, face mask, and rubber clothing. Incumbent is subject to minor injuries, such as bruises, cuts, and scrapes. There is a possibility of broken bones from falls and back injuries. The incumbent is exposed to bites from insects and other life-threatening hazards such as snakes.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Jerry L Pettis Memorial Veterans Hospital 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 US
• Name: Joshua Purpura
• Phone: (303) 914-5499 X3700
• Email: [email protected]