This position is a Maintenance Worker/Locksmith in the Facilities Management Service at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. The incumbent will perform a variety of repairs, maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks throughout the medical center. He/ She is responsible for handling all minor maintenance and repair work on systems, structure, and equipment which can be accomplished within 30 minutes.

Duties

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: Performs a variety of repairs, maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks. Responsible for handling all minor maintenance and repair work on systems, structure, and equipment which can be accomplished within thirty (30) minutes. Performs the full range of duties of the laborer position. Loads and unloads heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials. Drives light duty motor vehicles for transporting materials and supplies both on and off the medical center grounds. Move and arrange furniture as directed, shovel snow from sidewalks, and collect and transport trash to appropriate disposal sites. Proper uses of a variety of special cleaning and sanitizing solutions including carpet spotting, shampooing, and extraction. Able to remove different kinds of stains from a wide variety of surfaces. Aware of various emergency codes and alarms and respond appropriately. Possess a variety of skills and knowledge in the maintenance and repair field, including skills in the following trades: carpenter, painter, electrician, equipment mechanic, mason, and plumber. Serves as the backup Locksmith. Installs, maintains, repairs, and replaces locks. Operating a computerized system of records. Maintains the Key Control system for the facility, issues keys to employees, and clears employees of their key account prior to the employee's departure. Repairs, overhauls, modifies, tests, and installs a variety of locking devices found on doors, office furniture, safes, and other secured locations. Responsible for safely transporting cargo to its destinations, on public roads, in a full range of traffic conditions. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/ Locksmith/PD500530 Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2024. 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: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments 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. Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. Physical Requirements: The incumbent must move and control powered equipment, ladders, or scaffolds, and is periodically required to work from ladders or scaffolding. He/she must move heavy furniture and loaded carts, and be capable of continually standing, stooping, and reaching. He/she will frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Working Conditions: Due to the nature of the tasks, work may be indoors, and/or outdoors, occasionally during inclement weather, involving exposure to temperature extremes. Working conditions may be dirty and dusty. The tools, equipment, and heavy objects involved occasionally present chances of serious injury. The incumbent may be exposed to vibration from powered equipment; to skin irritation from strong chemicals used in cleaning or sanitizing solutions; to possible infections as a result of working in areas where a high concentration of harmful microbes may be present; and to injuries from falls. He/she will operate vehicles in all types of traffic and weather on public roads, and is exposed to the danger of serious accidents.

Education

There is no education requirement for this position.

Contacts

• Address Iowa City VA Health Care System 601 Highway 6 West Iowa City, IA 52246 US
• Name: Luther Smith Jr.
• Phone: 612-467-6901
• Email: [email protected]