Maintenance Worker

About the role

A member of the Area Maintenance Unit, the Maintenance Worker is responsible for performing a wide range of duties in maintenance and repair at the Atlanta VAMC. Under the general supervision of the Area Management Unit (AMU) Supervisor, the employee performs duties incidental to maintenance and repair of all buildings, utilities and facilities as a representative of the Area Management Unit.

Responsibilities

• Laying floor tile and installing ceiling tile
• Plastering and carpentry work
• Painting
• Making minor plumbing repairs
• 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.
• Conducting walk-through inspections of buildings and initiating corrective action as needed
• Diagnosing issues and recommending solutions

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

• To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/20/2026.
• 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).
• The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Work Schedule is subject to change based on agency needs.