Maintenance Worker
What you'd do
This position functions as a Maintenance Worker within the Facilities Management service at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center in Fort Meade, SD and performs a variety of sub journey level trade tasks.
Major duties
Major duties and responsibilities include: Plans, lays out, and completes work involving the repair, replacement, and installation of wood components such as siding, doors, paneling, ceiling tile, window and door frames, and door jams. Constructs shelving and simple frameworks; installs and replaces hinges, locks, catches, and related hardware. Performs medium grade finish work Repairs building infrastructure to include minor electrical and plumbing. Uses hand and power tools such as hammers, drills, handsaws, screwdrivers, routers, power saws, and sanders. Assists journeyman technicians with more complicated tasks including electricians, pipefitters and HVAC. Paints materials installed as part of repair work and performs touch up painting on interior and exterior surfaces. Ensures workmanship is free from skips, runs, and drips; uses brushes, rollers, spray guns, and related methods. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD20262A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: 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.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/23/2026. 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, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without 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: Exerts very heavy physical effort, routinely lifts/carries items up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier loads with assistance of lifting devices. Performs tasks requiring climbing ladders, prolonged walking, standing on hard surfaces, bending, stooping, and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. 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: Works indoors and outdoors in environments involving dirt, dust, fumes, grease, and varying temperatures from hot/humid to cold conditions. Subject to hazards such as falls from ladders, scaffolds, and roofs; risk of cuts, bruises, scrapes, abrasions and other injuries. Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment as necessary.
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