Maintenance Worker

Duties Duties include but are not limited to the following: Performs installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair tasks throughout the medical center, including the trades of Plumber, Electrician, Carpenter, and Mechanic.
Assigned tasks are generally not as technical as major repairs and installations as required by an employee classified in an individual trade.
Plumbing: Inspect, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair various plumbing devices.
Examples include but are not limited to; pipe repair & flush meters.
Clearing drains and waste lines.
Electrical: Inspect, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of electromechanical devices.
Examples include but are not limited to; electrical motors, switches, light bulbs, ballasts, and wall receptacles.
Use and interpret readings from various electrical measuring instruments such as amprobes & multimeters.
Carpentry: Inspect, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair various doors, door alignments and hardware (including closers), locking devices, wall hung fixtures, furniture, shelving, acoustical ceiling tiles, wall repair, floor coverings and other miscellaneous items necessary to maintain the facility.
Incumbent may at times be required to fabricate from various wood, metal, plastic and laminate products using tools commonly associated with the carpentry trade including but not limited to; tape measures, saws, grinders and sanders.
Mechanical: Inspect, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of mechanical devices including but not limited to; appliances (ex; washers, dryers, stoves, etc.
) pumps, compressors, vacuum pumps, ventilation equipment, medical gas service outlets and various mechanical control devices.
General Maintenance: Inspect, install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair the following items; filters and belts, floor tiles (vinyl & carpet), plastering, painting, chairs, desks, cabinets, bulletin boards, white boards, pictures, mirrors, clocks, casters on desks, chairs, carts, shelves, paper towel dispensers, soap dispensers, lotion dispensers and sanitizer dispensers.
Work Schedule: 3:30 pm-12:00 am or 12:00 am-8:30 am (Rotating Shifts available) Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD40932A Physical Requirements: Incumbent may install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment or components from ladders, platforms and scaffolding and in cramped or hard to reach areas.
This can require walking long distances, prolonged standing, stooping, bending, and climbing in uncomfortable or tiring positions.
Incumbent may be subject to bruises, cuts and scrapes, burns and other minor injuries.
Incumbent must be medically able to wear a respirator.
The incumbent frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment that weigh up to 10 pounds.
He/she occasionally may handle materials and equipment that weighs in excess of 50 lbs.
Work Conditions: The working conditions vary with the environment.
It may be inside or outside, and is generally dirty, dusty, greasy, and may be in inclement weather.
The incumbent may be assigned to work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and/or chemical agents are present such as in the research labs.
To ensure employee safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained.
These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance.
As part of the medical surveillance programs, the incumbent may be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualification for duty.
Working conditions for the incumbent vary from sensitive patient care areas such as the Marrow Transplant Unit (MTU) to the engineering Shops and to outdoor areas in all weather conditions.
Requirements Conditions of Employment You 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 Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.
5 CFR 330.
502 - General restriction on movement after competitive appointment applies Pre-employment physical required Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
EXPERIENCE: 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.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT:Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire.
Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.
The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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.
Education There is no education substitution for this position.
Additional information Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons.
Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted.
HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties.
VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities.
HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities.
HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students.
HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies.
To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job.
Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.
opm.
gov/.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
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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Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC.
WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
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.
Opens in a new windowLearn 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.
Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits.
Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee.
You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
Documents Accepted: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) OF-306 Other (1) Other (2) Other (3) PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Documents Required: Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.
Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information.
Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply.
Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online.
Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/11/2023 to receive consideration.
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Agency contact information Maria Dela Cruz Phone 253-582-8440 X75434 Email Mariaconcepcion.
delacruz@va.
gov Address VA Puget Sound Health Care System 1660 South Columbian Way Seattle, WA 98108 US Next steps After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met.
After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
Fair and Transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Reasonable accommodation policy Financial suitability Selective Service New employee probationary period Signature and false statements Privacy Act Social security number request Required Documents Documents Accepted: Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (Schedule A) Disability Letter (VA) OF-306 Other (1) Other (2) Other (3) PCS Orders Performance Appraisal Resume Separation Notice (RIF) SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript Documents Required: Resume Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.
Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees).
You will not be contacted for additional information.
Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply.
Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online.
Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
Help This job is open to Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL) Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
The public U.
S.
Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.
S.
Clarification from the agency ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.
201) for this occupation.