Maintenance Worker
What you'd do
This position is in the Department of Veterans Affairs, Chillicothe VA Medical Center. The position is in the Construction & Maintenance (C&M) Shop, Facilities Management Service (FMS) and works under the direct supervision of the C&M Supervisor. The primary purpose of the position involves carpentry work in support of construction, maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting of real and personal property.
Major duties
Duties include but are not limited to: Performs duties of maintenance which involves maintaining, repairing, installing, troubleshooting, testing, and inspecting of real and personal property in trades such as electrical, plumbing, painting, and carpentry Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on carpentry items such as ceiling tiles, ward furniture, office furniture, walls, floors, trim, windows, handrails, cubical tracks, and curtain rods. Adjust doors, door closers, hardware and stops. Fine cabinet making, as well as full blown building build outs (metal studs, sheetrock, mudding, painting, ceiling grid, and tile work). Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on plumbing systems such as sinks, water closets, drinking fountains, hot water storage, hot and cold-water lines, copper, brass and iron, sanitary sewers, vents, and storm sewers. Performs maintenance, repairs, and inspections on mechanical devices such as door openers, bearings, wheels, casters, seals, shafts, gears, pulleys, chains, and belts. Performs a wide range of tests/checks related to equipment operation as outlined by JCAHO, OSHA, NEC, HAP, CAP, VA, and other pertinent standards, policies, and codes. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD93633-A Physical Requirements: Required to work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms. Work requires standing, reaching, bending, climbing, and stooping as the work site dictates. May work above ground level and in manholes. Lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts necessary to do the job. Performs work in cramped areas, on temporary platforms and above head. Generally, lifts and carry items up to 90 pounds. Working Conditions - Work is performed both inside and outside in all kinds of weather. Work area may be cramped, dirty, noisy, dusty, etc. Exposure to possible electric shocks, burns, cuts, bruises, and strains is generally applicable. Exposed to eye, skin, nose, and lung irritations from glue, bonding chemicals, vapors, splinters, and sawdust. Exposed to the possibility of cuts and serious injuries while operating woodworking machines. Must wear safety devices such as respirators, protective ear and eye devices/mask, which may be uncomfortable if worn for long periods when required. Chillicothe VA Medical Center provides primary care and specialty health services, including mental health services, spinal cord injury treatment, women's health care, nutrition counseling, social work, and more. The medical center operates multiple VA community clinics located in Athens, Cambridge, Lancaster, Marietta, Portsmouth, and Wilmington. Chillicothe VAMC is a teaching hospital offering clinical rotations in medical, dental, and mental health specialties to 200+ health profession trainees at all levels per year. We have over 50 academic affiliates, including Adena Medical Center, Ohio State University, Ohio University, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Hocking College, and Rio Grande University, etc. Our medical center has almost 1,400 employees who provide care to over 20,000 Veterans each year. In 2021, we recorded 898 hospital admissions and 221,979 outpatient visits. For more information, please click on the link: https://www.va.gov/chillicothe health-care/about-us/. VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) 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. 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: 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. Driver's License Requirement: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License. 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.
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