Maintenance Worker

Major duties and responsibilities

• Plans - lays out - and completes work involving the repair - replacement - and installation of wood components such as siding - doors - paneling - ceiling tile - window and door frames - and door jams
• Constructs shelving and simple frameworks
• Installs and replaces hinges - locks - catches - and related hardware
• Performs medium grade finish work
• Repairs building infrastructure to include minor electrical and plumbing
• Uses hand and power tools such as hammers - drills - handsaws - screwdrivers - routers - power saws - and sanders
• Affords assistance to journeyman technicians with more complicated tasks including electricians - pipefitters and HVAC
• Paints materials installed as part of repair work and performs touch up painting on interior and exterior surfaces
• Ensures workmanship is free from skips - runs - and drips
• Uses brushes - rollers - spray guns - and related methods
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical Requirements

• Exerts very heavy physical effort - routinely lifts/carries items up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier loads with assistance of lifting devices
• Performs tasks requiring climbing ladders - prolonged walking - standing on hard surfaces - bending - stooping - and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions

Working Conditions

• Works indoors and outdoors in environments involving dirt - dust - fumes - grease - and varying temperatures from hot/humid to cold conditions
• Subject to hazards such as falls from ladders - scaffolds - and roofs; risk of cuts - bruises - scrapes - abrasions and other injuries
• Wears Personal Protective Equipment as necessary

VA Core Values and Characteristics

• Integrity
• Commitment
• Advocacy
• Respect
• Excellence