Maintenance Worker

Veterans Health Administration • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

This position is assigned to the Grounds Section of the Engineering Service Line at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System. The Maintenance Worker performs miscellaneous maintenance, primarily on building and structure exteriors, parking structures and elevator lobbies, and minor maintenance on exterior electrical and mechanical systems.

Work includes groundskeeping and landscaping; mowing and trimming; power washing exteriors and outdoor surfaces; moving furniture, equipment, and other heavy items; assisting other trades with demolition and construction; operating forklifts and other material-handling equipment; and performing preventive maintenance on equipment. The worker examines and troubleshoots equipment and systems, performs minor exterior wall and concrete repairs, and installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates designated electrical equipment and lighting.

The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., subject to change based on facility needs. The position may also require assignment to a specific or alternate shift, including all three shifts, weekends, and holidays. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, in varied weather and other potentially hazardous conditions. The work involves strenuous physical effort and use of personal protective equipment as required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Selective Service registration is required for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Must undergo a background/security investigation and pre-employment physical.
• Must complete the online onboarding process and provide acceptable identification for employment requirements.
• Must participate in the seasonal influenza vaccination program as a Department of Veterans Affairs health care personnel requirement.
• Must be able to independently operate a government vehicle and provide a clean driving record report from the DMV during pre-employment.
• Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, as applicable.
• No specific length of training or experience is required; applicants must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work, supported by detailed resume descriptions.
• Must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities assessed through the screen-out element and job elements, including equipment assembly, installation and repair; interpreting instructions and specifications; materials measurement and layout; technical practices; and use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical work involving frequent reaching, bending, stooping, and turning; frequently set up parts and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and occasionally heavier; operate heavy power mowers and equipment; and push wheelbarrow loads of concrete, asphalt, gravel, and other materials.
• Must be in good physical condition to perform the duties.
• May be required to work specific or alternate shifts, including all three shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Must use required personal protective equipment as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Landscape flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs; cut down trees and trim branches; and trim and shape shrubs and plants throughout the facility.
• Mow grass using zero-turn, push, and stand-on mowers; weed flowerbeds; and trim and edge around walks, flowerbeds, and walls using hand or power tools.
• Power wash building exteriors, sidewalks, driveways, monument signs, and windows.
• Move furniture and heavy equipment for other trades, and assist with demolition and construction tasks as needed.
• Relocate heavy office equipment, patient beds and clothing, ward furniture, and boxes; use hand trucks, platform trucks, dollies, and other conveyances; and deliver items to the proper locations.
• Operate forklifts and correctly load and secure items for transport.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including changing air and oil filters, greasing fittings, sharpening or replacing mower blades, replacing brushes, and replacing cutting bars on plows and loader buckets.
• Examine and troubleshoot equipment, machinery, and systems to assess repairs, materials or parts needed, and estimated repair time.
• Perform minor patching of exterior walls; mix mortar; and apply concrete to repair steps, walls, floors, ramps, roadways, and sidewalks.
• Install, repair, maintain, and calibrate designated electrical equipment, including voltage systems, motors, electronic switches and controls, dimming controls, surveillance lighting, shop machinery, and interior and exterior lighting.
• Replace burned-out light fixtures, bulbs, and ballasts; work with electricians and the electrical shop on exterior-lighting timer adjustments and lockout/tagout where appropriate.
• Independently operate a government vehicle.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits and eligibility depend on the type of position.

What This Job Offers

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