This position is located at the Erie VA Medical Center, Facilities Management Service (FMS). The incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Maintenance Mechanic. The main purpose of the position is to provide support to Maintenance Mechanics, Tradesmen, and the Interior Designer.

Duties

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 2:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Helper/PD02508A Major duties include but not limited to: Transports furniture, office equipment, interior design items (pictures, wall-hangings, etc.), tools, and related items within the facility and off-campus. Locates and relocates desks, chairs, tables, bookcases, and other related office equipment and furniture as well as interior design items (pictures, wall-hangings, etc.) Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Installs and assembles office furniture within the main facility and associated Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs), including systems furniture, case goods, accessories, wall-hung units, etc. Installs, moves, reconfigures, repairs, cleans, office furniture. Troubleshoots issues with office furniture to determine viability for repair. Performs semi-skilled and unskilled minor maintenance and repair work on building, structures, and equipment. Must be able to make repairs on interior walls associated the removal of wall mounted items and refinishes furnishings. Performs special applications (i.e., wall mounting, leveling, structural connections, custom cuts and other field modifications). Assists and supports Maintenance Mechanics and Tradesmen with preventative maintenance, work order completion, repairs, and renovations to improve the safety and efficiency of work being performed. Operates vehicles and mechanical equipment as required to facilitate loading, unloading, and transport of materials, as appropriate to the area of operation. Loads and unloads furniture and related materials onto and off trucks, ensuring that appropriate padding and ropes are used to prevent damage. These include pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks w/ lift gate, and large moving trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 4500 kilograms (10,000 pounds). Vehicles are driven on campus and public roads on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules and standard routes to transport furniture, equipment, and tools pertaining to moves and furniture installation. A current, valid driver's license is required. Operates forklifts, mechanical lift gates, and mechanical platforms to facilitate loading and unloading of materials, as appropriate to the area of operation. Operates material handling equipment. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not available Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

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: Equipment Assembly, Installation, RepairInterpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)MaterialsMeasuring InstrumentsMeet deadlinesTechnical 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 Erie VA Medical Center 135 East 38th Street Erie, PA 16504 US
• Name: Margie Brooks
• Phone: (412) 822-1090
• Email: [email protected]