Maintenance Worker

Major duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings grounds and related structures fixtures and utilities.
• Laying floor tile and installing ceiling tile
• Plastering and carpentry work
• Painting
• Minor plumbing
• Installing door closures door stops safety treads on steps etc.
• Repairing chairs and other equipment
• Mounting paper towel holders signs corner guards etc.
• Hanging bulletin boards pictures mirrors fans clocks etc.
• Installing casters on desks chairs food carts etc.
• Installing storage cabinets x-ray view boxes etc.
• Performing walk-through inspections of buildings and initiates corrective action as needed
• Diagnosing issues and either fix them or recommend solutions

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency needs.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD07946A
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Pre-employment physical required
• 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 drivers licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public 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 or trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 07/20/2026.

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.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Some work is performed in shop areas where the worker is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery saw dust in the air glue fumes and hazard associated with woodworking related power equipment. When working at job sites workers may be exposed to weather conditions and the hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. They are subject to cuts bruises and contusions. Carpentry workers may work in confined areas such crawl spaces and attics which may be dusty and dirty. They use protective devices such as ear plugs safety glasses dust masks and gloves. Incumbent will work inside and outdoors in conditions that will often be dirty dusty with natural occurring allergens and greasy. When at a job site strenuous physical exertion is required when handling heavy and bulky materials such ae sheets of plywood framing members and other building and construction materials and is an essential function of this position.