Summary This position is located at the Iowa City VA Health Care System within the Facilities Management service line. Incumbent's primary duties will consist of performing a variety of repair work, conducting minor and preventive maintenance checks, making minor installations and renovations, and troubleshooting problems on systems, utilities, structures, grounds, and equipment. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Performs basic and routine repair for various trades that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, cleaning, adjusting, and testing defective parts and equipment such as light fixtures, dish washers, garbage disposals, electrical appliances, drains, faucets, hot water heaters, doors, switches, and other like equipment Hooks up to installed systems such as water, steam, sewer, gas, and electrical Assists journeyman Pipefitters, Electricians, and Carpenters when additional manpower is needed for higher level technical tasks Uses work order, oral instructions, manufacturer's literature and sketches that provide information on work needing to be accomplished Performs minor troubleshooting and requests assistance and direction from his/her supervisor and journeyman when faced with complex problems Installs replacement equipment, devices, and fixtures and replaces sections of pipe using previously determined routing, hangers, and sizing Performs Preventative Maintenances as assigned following established procedures Provides routine maintenance and repair to include replacing light bulbs, replacing stained or damaged ceiling tile, repairing or coordinating repairs roof and water leaks Performs electrical safety checks on electrical appliances to ensure appliances are in safe condition Inspects the general condition of the equipment and ensures cords are intact to include end plug and electrical cord Work Schedule: Monday- Friday from 8:00am - 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD50249A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Authorized Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/26/2024. 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: Incumbent must move and control powered equipment, ladders, or scaffolds, and is periodically required to work from ladders or scaffolding. He/she must move heavy furniture and loaded carts, and be capable of continually standing, stooping, and reaching. He/she will frequently lift or move objects weighing up to 40 pounds, and occasionally lift objects weighing more than 50 pounds. You will be asked to participate in a pre-employment examination or evaluation as part of the pre-employment process for this position. Questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed at the time of evaluation or examination. Working Conditions: Mainly works indoors but occasionally works outside for short periods of time. Subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil and fumes. Subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment, and burns from acids, caustics, hot water, steam and contact with boilers. Works on catwalks and ladders. Education There is no education requirement for this position. Additional Information This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. 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. 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.