Maintenance Worker

About the role

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 serves as a first responder Maintenance Mechanic Worker in Facility Management Service under the Zone Maintenance Section, functioning at the apprentice level to evaluate, resolve, and refer emergent situations. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD018780.

Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date. No specific length of training or experience is required, but evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality demonstrating the ability to perform the work must be provided on the resume. Applicants will be rated according to the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. A screen‑out element (usually question 1 in the online questionnaire) determines minimal acceptable qualification; those who pass are rated against the remaining job elements. Experience includes paid, unpaid, and volunteer work (e.g., National Service programs, professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social organizations). Volunteer work is credited and can build critical competencies. A full year of work is 35‑40 hours per week; part‑time experience is credited proportionally. Applicants must clearly indicate the nature of duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position to receive credit.

Responsibilities

• Identify safety problems and either correct them or refer to the appropriate shop supervisor or Safety Manager.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and make minor emergent repairs across various trades, including but not limited to:
• Repair and maintain wooden structures (furniture, railings, shelves, doors, bulletin boards, etc.).
• Repair cabinet and locker doors, including hardware, locks, tracks, etc.
• Install and replace ceiling tiles, bumper rails, handrails, corner guards, cove base, and other building parts 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, leaky valves, water closets, etc.).
• Apply coating materials (brush out, roll on, spray) and use related methods and techniques.
• Use tools and equipment skillfully.
• Perform repair and preventive maintenance on typical residential and commercial HVAC and refrigeration equipment; replace and repair thermostats; adjust local temperature settings.
• Understand design, materials, and operating characteristics of parts and equipment in small portions of water supply, sewage disposal, and similar utility systems (traps, pipe sections, drains, faucets, union joints, etc.).
• Interpret building plans, sketches, blueprints, and work orders.
• Operate and maintain hand and power tools (hammers, handsaws, drills, routers, power saws, power sanders, planes) to produce serviceable products.

Work Schedule

Work Schedule: 6:45 am‑3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday.

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements: Standing, Harsh Environment, Pulling/Lifting.