Maintenance Worker

Veterans Health Administration • Augusta, GA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker (WG-4749-08) performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties at the Augusta VA Medical Center. The position supports a safe, functional environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors by carrying out repairs, preventive maintenance, equipment installation, and facility upkeep across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.

The worker prepares tools, materials, equipment, and worksites; interprets work orders, verbal instructions, wiring diagrams, measurements, and specifications; and identifies malfunctioning or damaged components through inspection and testing. Duties include repairing electrical wiring and fixtures, utility and disposal systems, and plumbing; maintaining air-handling units, exhaust fans, and variable air volume systems; constructing and repairing metal, composite, and wood components; performing painting and wall-covering repairs; and installing or replacing facility fixtures, hardware, and equipment. The position also includes basic airflow testing in positive- and negative-pressure rooms, checking monitoring equipment, and following up on equipment repairs.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Physical work includes climbing ladders and stairs, reaching, lifting heavy loads, walking long distances, and frequent kneeling and bending. Employees must be able to wear required safety and protective equipment; exposure to chemicals and fit testing for PPE and a respirator may be required.

Requirements

• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to demonstrate the ability to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
• Ability to perform maintenance and repair work involving electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and facility systems.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment and perform equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including wiring diagrams and measurements.
• Ability to perform duties without more than normal supervision.
• U.S. citizenship, except that non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited in accordance with VA policy.
• Suitability for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Ability to complete the required online onboarding and provide acceptable identification for pre-employment requirements.
• Ability to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Ability to climb ladders and stairs, reach, walk long distances, and perform frequent kneeling and bending.
• Ability to lift or move heavy loads, including equipment or furniture weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Ability to wear required safety and protective clothing or equipment; chemical exposure and fit testing for PPE and a respirator may be required.
• Annual seasonal influenza vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption; employees with an exemption must wear a face mask.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and gather tools, materials, and equipment for assigned maintenance projects.
• Prepare worksites and protect surrounding areas from damage caused by maintenance activities.
• Inspect and test electrical wiring, fixtures, controls, and equipment to identify damaged, worn, broken, or malfunctioning components.
• Repair electrical wiring, controls, equipment, fixtures, outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, and circuit breakers; replace light bulbs, tubes, and exit lights.
• Interpret work orders, verbal instructions, and wiring diagrams to determine maintenance and repair requirements.
• Repair utility, supply, and disposal systems by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective components.
• Perform minor plumbing repairs, including unclogging toilets and caulking around plumbing fixtures.
• Replace steam traps, valves, steam strainers, and steam regulators; clean heating coils and replace supply and exhaust air filters in variable air volume systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on air-handling units and exhaust fans.
• Measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify metal structures, composite materials, and wood components according to specifications.
• Construct, install, and repair frames, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, and siding based on measurements, specifications, and instructions.
• Repair damaged wall coverings, paint, and touch up rooms.
• Install signs, bulletin boards, pull shades, drapery hardware, dispensers, receptacles, and warning devices.
• Replace acoustical ceiling tiles; clean HVAC grilles and outlets; replace window air conditioner filters; and tighten loose handrails.
• Identify and replace broken nuts and bolts with appropriately sized hardware.
• Replace casters on overbed tables, bedside tables, and chairs, and replace handrail covers on beds.
• Make minor adjustments to wheelchairs, door hardware, and similar equipment.
• Perform basic airflow testing in positive- and negative-pressure rooms and validate monitoring equipment performance.
• Follow up on repairs to beds and other equipment to maximize uptime and reduce hallway clutter.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• VA may offer credit for job-related non-federal experience or active-duty uniformed military service when determining annual leave accrual, subject to request and approval before appointment and not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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