Maintenance Worker

This position is a Maintenance Worker in the Facilities Management Service at the St. Cloud VA Medical Center, physically located in St. Cloud, MN. The incumbent completes corrective and preventative maintenance work orders that include inspecting, maintaining, and repairing architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of facility buildings by performing a variety of tasks associated with painting, masonry, carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and HVAC maintenance.

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 .

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. The Screen-Out element for this position is the Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision , as a Maintenance Worker this includes, but is not limited to: Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing common structural issues such as doors or windows not closing or opening; patching walls; correcting trip and fall hazards; replacing decorative trim; hanging pictures; moving furniture; mounting and maintaining handrails; removing and installing floor and ceiling tiles, wall furnishings, gypsum wall board, windows, and/or doors; painting walls, doors, and/or handrails; cleaning, maintaining, repairing, removing, and/or installing plumbing fixtures such as toilet flush valves and/or sink faucets; Inspecting, repairing, and/or replacing electrical fixtures and controls including switches, receptacles, relays, and light fixtures; testing circuits to see if they are complete after making repairs or installations.

NOTE:

Your experience must be detailed on your resume to receive full credit. 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 eligible are then rated against the remainder of the

Job Elements:

Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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.