Maintenance Worker

Summary The Maintenance Worker (WG-4749-08) performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties at the Augusta VA Medical Center. Responsibilities include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs; preventive maintenance; equipment installation; and facility upkeep. The position requires proficiency in using hand and power tools, interpreting technical instructions, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining a safe, functional environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors. Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to: Prepare and gather necessary tools, materials, and equipment for assigned maintenance projects. Prepare worksites and protect surrounding areas from damage caused by soil, grease, stains, or maintenance activities. Repair electrical wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective components. Replace electric light bulbs, fluorescent and incandescent tubes, and exit lights throughout buildings and assigned areas. Receive and interpret work orders, verbal instructions, and wiring diagrams to determine required maintenance and repair activities. Identify damaged, worn, broken, or malfunctioning electrical wiring, fixtures, controls, and equipment through visual inspections and testing. Repair electrical systems, including outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, and circuit breakers. 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. Interpret measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing, or repairing frames, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, and siding. Repair damaged wall coverings, perform painting, and touch up rooms. Install signs, bulletin boards, pull shades, drapery hardware, dispensers, receptacles, and warning devices on walls, posts, and other surfaces throughout assigned buildings. 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 using appropriately sized replacement hardware. Replace casters on overbed tables, bedside tables, and chairs. 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, validate monitoring equipment performance, and follow up on repairs to beds and other equipment to maximize uptime and reduce hallway clutter. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD11574A Physical Requirements: Employees are required to climb ladders, reach, and lift heavy loads over forty (40) pounds and walk long distances in a regular workday. A great amount of kneeling, bending, and climbing of stairways is required. Standing on ladders for long periods of time at various heights. Employees must be able to wear safety and protective clothing or equipment prescribed for the work setting. May be required to lift or move heavy equipment or furniture that may weigh more than 50 pounds. May be exposed to chemicals and be fit tested for proper PPE and respirator Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( 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. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. 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 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. 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 Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.