Maintenance Worker

Summary Facilities Management Service is seeking Maintenance Workers to perform various small repairs of HVAC - electrical - plumbing and performs other general carpentry duties at the medical center. This includes installations - assembles - maintenance - repairs - and some fabrications of various systems and equipment. Incumbents will work under the direct supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor. 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. Incumbent is required to possess the following Knowledge and Skills: (Must be presented in/on your resume) Must have knowledge to lay out partitions - ceilings and floors. Must show skill in measuring and cutting accurately - i.e. wood - tile - and plastic Must have knowledge and skill necessary to perform minor repair and adjustments to plumbing - air conditioning - sprinkler and electrical systems. Must have skill to use tools and equipment such as a hammer - level - block plane - plumb bob - brushes - trowels - straight edge - roller and spry gun. 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 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. Duties Duties include but are not limited to: Assembles - installs - and make repairs to items such as wooden and plastic clad doors - doorframes - window frames - screens - and molding - etcInstalls door holders - locksets - closures - bumpers - handrails - hinge - etcOperates - maintains - repairs and adjust various power activated toolsi.e. - skill saws - bench sander - table saw - bandFabricates and/or assembles - disassembles - shelves - caseworks - and countersRepairs - installs - and replaces suspended ceiling - grid systems - and panelsLays out - installs - and maintains vinyl tile - base coving laminated surfacesLays out - frames and erect partitions and must be able to estimate material cost as well as inspect materials to ensure quality and quantityBuilds displays - modifies tables - counters - cabinets - and shelves - etcRepairs of structural bearing and non-bearing walls as well as the installation of metal stud walls and finishing them with sheetrock and panelingPrepares all surfaces - sands to a smooth finish - patchetcin preparation for paint application(s)Paints rooms as assigned and performs touch-up painting as neededensures color match for all painting requirementsPerforms plumbing work which includes repairing or replacing leaking faucets - toilet flushing devices - clearing clogged drain lines - sterilizers - valves - and sprinkler systemsPerforms air conditioning work such as adjusting room thermostats and hot/cold water temperature control valvesCleans air filters and refrigeration condensersPerforms mechanical work such as repairing wheelchairs - mobile stretcher - gurneys - and mail carts Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 4:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD09549A Physical Requirements: The incumbent must be prepared to spend time walking on cement - tile - or other hard surfacesStoops - bends - and stands in tiring and uncomfortable positions - which require a great deal of stamina and good healthNormally moves at a rapid pace in performing some dutiesFrequently lifts - transports - carries - or handles heavy items of supplies or equipmentIn making physical moves within and without of the warehouse area - lifts - pushes handles or otherwise controls heavy itemsThe incumbent must work from ladders - scaffolds - platforms and in \\ areas where dirt - dust - Ames - various gases and other contaminates are presentThe individual is also required to work on ladders in an overhead position and in small spacesIndividual is subject to long periods of standing - sitting or squatting and must frequently lift - carry - and set up material and equipment that weighs up to 50 pounds.