Maintenance Worker

Summary

This position is a Maintenance Worker in the Facilities Management Service at the St Cloud VA Health Care System. The candidate completes corrective and preventative maintenance work orders that include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of facility buildings by performing a variety of tasks associated with painting, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance.

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

06/07/2024 to 06/17/2024

• Salary

$30.58 - $35.66 per hour

• Pay scale & grade

WG 8

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Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

• Saint Cloud, MN

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Not required

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

4749 Maintenance Mechanic

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Other

• Drug test

No

• Position sensitivity and risk

Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

• Trust determination process

Credentialing

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

CBSY-12435156-24-YKS

• Control number

794650200

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This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

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Duties

Duties for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs common structural issues such as doors or windows not closing or opening; patches walls; mitigates trip and fall hazards; replaces decorative trim; hangs pictures; moves furniture; mounts and maintains handrail.

• Removes and installs floor and ceiling tiles, wall furnishings, gypsum wall board, windows, and doors; assists carpenters on larger and more complex projects.

• Paints walls, doors, and handrails.

• Cleans, maintains, repairs, removes, and installs plumbing fixtures such as toilet flush valves, sink faucets; assists plumbers replacing pipes.

• Inspects, repairs, and replaces electrical fixtures and controls including switches, receptacles, relays, and light fixtures. Assists with pulling wires.

• Tests circuits to see if they are complete after making repairs or installations.

• Performs recurring preventative maintenance on ice machines and water coolers.

• Tests HVAC components for proper operation and repairs or replaces belts, fans, fuses, and filters.

• Performs visual, audible, electrical, and mechanical inspections of HVAC systems for proper temperature, oil levels, unusual noises, overheated bearings, loose connections, faulty insulation, frayed or loose belts, gaskets, and pulleys. Assists with replacement of compressors and motors from walk in freezers, window ACs, water coolers, and ice machines.

• Responsible for the physical security of all tools and equipment assigned to the position, as well as that of the facility. After completing maintenance or repair, ensures equipment or system is retested, then restored or placed into operation, that all debris is removed from the work area, and the area is clean.

• Cleans workspace daily.

• Completes and submits required paperwork for assignments. (i.e., work orders, EWRs, PM printouts, etc.).

• Operates a government vehicle as part of his/her regular and recurring duties.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD90572A

Bargaining Unit: Yes, AFGE/1272

Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized

Recruitment/Relocation Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Physical Requirements: 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/Environment: Work is performed inside and outside in all ambient conditions. Areas of work may be in confined and uncomfortable areas, and in areas where there is a possibility of high noise levels. Work environment is often dusty, dirty, and greasy. PPE is required when working in hazardous conditions. The incumbent is required to be familiar with proper safety precautions when working in patient rooms or areas where infections or contagious diseases exist.

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.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job

• Subject to a background/suitability investigation

• 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

• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).

• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

• Pre-employment physical required

• A current, valid, unrestricted state driver's license is required for this position.

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 Screen-Out element for this position is the Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision, as a Maintenance Worker this includes, but is not limited to: Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing common structural issues such as doors or windows not closing or opening; patching walls; correcting trip and fall hazards; replacing decorative trim; hanging pictures; moving furniture; mounting and maintaining handrails; removing and installing floor and ceiling tiles, wall furnishings, gypsum wall board, windows, and/or doors; painting walls, doors, and/or handrails; cleaning, maintaining, repairing, removing, and/or installing plumbing fixtures such as toilet flush valves and/or sink faucets; Inspecting, repairing, and/or replacing electrical fixtures and controls including switches, receptacles, relays, and light fixtures; testing circuits to see if they are complete after making repairs or installations. NOTE: Your experience must be detailed on your resume to receive full credit.

The potential eligible are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements/Competency:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision

• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)

• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.

• Knowledge of Materials

• Technical 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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online and request information about the Alternate Application process, please contact the Agency Contact listed for this Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA).

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.