Automotive Worker

Veterans Health Administration • Marion, IL

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section of Engineering Service at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Under the direction of M&O supervisors, the Automotive Worker performs skilled but less complex repair and maintenance on gas-, diesel-, and electric-powered vehicles and small-engine equipment.

Work includes scheduled preventive maintenance and routine servicing of a variety of vehicles and equipment, as well as basic inspections, simple adjustments, parts replacement, troubleshooting, and operational checks. The role also includes maintaining and making minor repairs to small-engine equipment and related hydraulic and loading systems.

The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Recruitment and relocation incentives are not authorized, and a Critical Skills Incentive is not approved. A pre-employment physical is required, and the position requires a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must complete a pre-employment physical.
• Must be subject to a background/security investigation.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a condition of employment.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applicants' experience and abilities are assessed against job elements including equipment assembly, installation and repair; interpreting instructions and specifications; measuring instruments; technical practices; troubleshooting; use and maintenance of tools and equipment; and working without more than normal supervision.
• Resume experience must include month and year start and end dates; part-time experience must clearly state duties, responsibilities, and hours worked per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and routine servicing on electric and gas carts, maintenance trucks, passenger vehicles, mowers, small tractors, forklifts, grounds equipment, plows, and portable engine-powered devices.
• Perform basic inspections, filter changes, lubrication, belt and hose replacement, simple adjustments, and operational checks.
• Maintain and make minor repairs to small-engine equipment, including mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, sprayers, spreaders, and generators.
• Clean carburetors, replace small mechanical components, and conduct operational tests.
• Identify readily apparent mechanical problems using standard tools and established procedures.
• Troubleshoot common malfunctions in engines, brakes, cooling systems, and electrical components.
• Replace standard parts such as batteries, spark plugs, sensors, alternators, belts, light assemblies, and hoses.
• Troubleshoot hydraulic lifts, loading equipment, and related mechanical systems.
• Perform operational checks and maintenance to ensure functional safety and reliability.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.
• Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior work or military service, subject to request and approval before appointment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed