Maintenance Worker

National Cemetery Administration • Dallas, TX

33d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery in Dallas, Texas. Duties This is a bargaining unit position. This position is represented by AFGE. Please note that as provided for in the AFGE/VA Master Agreement the FIRST area of consideration for this position will be permanent employees of the local facility in which this position is being filled, the SECOND area of consideration will be employees at other VA facilities, and the THIRD area of consideration will be all other eligibles. Performs a variety of comprehensive preventive inspections, maintenance and repairs to ensure the cemetery's buildings and structures are consistently maintained in a condition that exemplifies the beauty of a national cemetery. Incumbent receives work assignments from the cemetery foreman through written and/or oral instructions. Incumbent plans and carries out work assignments according to preventative maintenance schedules by maintaining individual records, entering dates of spot-checks, conditions observed, repair work accomplished and informing the foreman when deficiencies occur beyond the capabilities of the incumbent and to coordinate a resolution of the problem. Incumbent is responsible for maintaining a supply inventory to ensure operational readiness of all cemetery facilities. Prepares detailed estimates for repairs of deficiencies and coordinates with foreman on cost of repairs. Work schedule: May be required to work Monday through Friday to include occasional weekends. Due to the mission of the National Cemetery, the cemetery cannot be closed for more than 2 consecutive days at any given time. Additionally, when a Federal holiday falls on a Monday or Friday, staff may be required to work on that holiday or a Saturday. All staff is required to work Memorial Day each year. Staff will be required to work overtime, weekends and holidays when necessary to meet the needs of the cemetery. Occasionally staff may be called back to the facility to perform emergency overtime work. Compressed/Flexible Schedule: Not Available Position Description Title/PD# : Maintenance Worker / PD1574381 The full performance level of this position is WG - 10. Relocation Expenses : Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report : Not Required If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13080552

Requirements

• Subject to a background/security investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• Must possess a valid REAL ID compliant state driver's license.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Background must demonstrate the potential to work in the full range of building and maintenance trades to include carpentry, plumbing, electrical, masonry, asphalt repairs, etc.
• Includes repair and preventive maintenance of irrigation systems, maintaining and repairing buildings and physical structures, facilities, and utilities using hand and power tools.
• Evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.
• Ability to do the job without more than normal supervision.
• Must possess and maintain a valid REAL ID compliant state driver's license.
• Knowledge of equipment, assembly, installation and repair
• Technical Practices
• Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of comprehensive preventive inspections, maintenance and repairs to ensure the cemetery's buildings and structures are consistently maintained in a condition that exemplifies the beauty of a national cemetery.
• Receives work assignments from the cemetery foreman through written and/or oral instructions.
• Plans and carries out work assignments according to preventative maintenance schedules by maintaining individual records, entering dates of spot-checks, conditions observed, repair work accomplished and informing the foreman when deficiencies occur beyond the capabilities of the incumbent and to coordinate a resolution of the problem.
• Maintains a supply inventory to ensure operational readiness of all cemetery facilities.
• Prepares detailed estimates for repairs of deficiencies and coordinates with foreman on cost of repairs.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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What This Job Offers

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