Maintenance Worker

Veterans Health Administration • Salem, VA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

The position is located in the Veterans Administration, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, and VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. This position is to serve as a first responder Maintenance Mechanic Worker in Facility Management Service under the Zone Maintenance Section. This position functions at the apprentice level, evaluating, resolving and referring emergent situations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job.
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation.
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required.
• 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.
• Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
• Effective May 7, 2025, driver’s licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety problems; prepared to correct the problem or refer it to the appropriate shop supervisor or Safety Manager for action.
• Troubleshoots, diagnoses and makes minor emergent repairs including, but not limited, to those required in the following trades, which could be accomplished at any time during a shift.
• Repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, railings, shelves, doors, bulletin boards, etc.
• Repairs cabinet and locker doors to include hardware, locks, tracks, etc.
• Installs and replaces ceiling tiles, bumper rails, handrails, corner guards, cove base, and other parts of buildings using hand and power tools.
• Inspect, repair and replace fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain water and drainage systems, flush valves, faucets, showers, vacuum breakers, or other parts in leaky valves, water closets, etc.
• Must have the skill needed to brush out, roll on, and spray coating materials, as well as the skill needed to apply other related methods and techniques.
• Must have skill in the use of tools and equipment.
• Knowledgeable in the repair and preventive maintenance of typical residential and commercial-style heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Replaces and repairs thermostats, adjusts local temperature settings.
• Knowledge of the design, materials, and operating characteristics of parts and equipment within small portions of water supply, sewage disposal, and similar utility systems. For example: traps, sections of pipe drains, faucets, union joints and similar items.
• Interpret building plans, sketches, blueprints, and work orders.
• Skill to operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment such as hammers, handsaws, drills, routers, power saws, power sanders, and planes to produce a serviceable product.

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.
• Learn more about federal benefits.
• Review our benefits
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

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