This position serves as a Maintenance Worker under the general supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor in one of the Engineering Support Shops, with second level direction provided by the Maintenance Control Manager.

Duties

Incumbent is responsible for a verity of work primarily involving carpentry, painting, moving, assembly and installation of furnishing, construction projects, signage, as well as related items, included in maintenance and repair of building interiors and exteriors. Incumbent would be able to measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify wood, composite, and wood composite, and wood substitute items where specific fit and accuracy are within allowable limits to produce a serviceable product. He/she will apply standard measurements: specification and instructions when construction, installing, or repairing items such as frame structures, decking partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding, and scaffolds He/she has general knowledge of wood, composite material, wood substitutes and woodworking techniques, as well basic shop mathematics to plan, measure, and lay out materials according to dimensional requirement and specifications. He/she will typically follow specific instructions are aided with templates, or preplanned, or precut materials, Incumbent is able to paint by standard coating methods such as brushing tolling and spraying using coating material that are prepared according to specific directions and by the application of coating techniques that ensure surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips and runs. Incumbent receives work orders and oral instructions that indicate the surfaces to be coated and the coating materials to be used. Incumbent prepares surfaces by methods such as sanding and wire brushing. Incumbent thins and mixes coating materials according to specific directions. Incumbent receives assignments from higher grade worker or supervisor in the form of oral or written instructions on the mixing, pouring, spreading, and leveling of cement and concrete surfaces and structures. These instructions cover the work to be done and material and methods to be used in accomplishing the work He/she shall have the ability to climb ladders to perform duties such as changing ceiling tiles, looking above ceiling to identify issues, cutting ceiling tiles for precise fit and hang requested items on walls with precision. Incumbent works on such surface are sidewalk, steps walls, curbs, ramps, roads, and runways. He/she is able to build and set forms on projects to limited scope and difficulty such as sidewalk and steps which do not require precise measurement and involve only the setting of forms in straight lines He/she is able to mix, pour, spread, and level cement and concrete in preparation for final finishing. Work Schedule: Monday-Thursday 6 AM-4:30 PM Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD01819A

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/10/2024 . 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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and EquipmentWithout more than normal supervision 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 Columbia VA Health Care System 6439 Garners Ferry Road Columbia, SC 29209 US
• Name: Chaka Davis
• Phone: 470-363-3448
• Email: [email protected]