The employee is assigned to the Plumbing & Mechanical Unit as a Maintenance Worker. They are in charge of the maintenance of sophisticated mechanical and electrical machinery and systems in the facility. They are to perform routine and extensive range of work in the repair and general maintenance within the facility and Clinics throughout Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands. All work must be executed within established procedures and process under both verbal and/or written instructions.

Duties

Duties include, but are not limited to: Responsible for the lubrication of motors, chain drives and all moving carts and components of equipment in the building. Be familiar with the equipment being worked on in order to determine any malfunction and take action. Responsible for checking proper function of motors, bearings, hydraulic systems, chain drive systems, belt drive systems, geared drive systems and direct drive systems. Be familiar with the use and upkeep of all power and nonpower tools which will be used in the performance of their work such as drills, wrenches, measuring devices etc. Be aware of conditions that could endanger the safety of personnel and property. Perform P.M. routine repairs with unscheduled maintenance (emergency repairs). Keep record of all materials in stock and inform Supervisor on a weekly basis of this list. Conduct periodic inspections, work performed at intervals on equipment that is running or shutdown, visual inspections, teardown inspections, overhauls (minor) scheduled replacement of parts. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD12931A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 01/06/2025. 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. Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: The employee must, above all, be safety cautious in the performance of their work. The employee will work with ladders and scaffolds. They must be able to stoop, reach, kneel, crouch in confined spaces and work in uncomfortable positions. The work requires lifting and pulling weights up to 75 lbs.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address San Juan VA Medical Center 10 Calle Casia San Juan, PR 00921 US
• Name: Miguel Viera-Rodriguez
• Phone: 787-641-7582
• Email: [email protected]