Maintenance Worker (Work Leader)
Veterans Health Administration - Department of Veterans Affairs
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/07/2024. 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. Driver’s License Requirement: Must possess a valid Driver’s License to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid commercial driver’s license at the time of your interview.) 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 Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Lead or Supervise Materials 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. Physical Requirements: The Construction Crew Leader must be in good physical condition to perform assigned work. Physical exertion, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects of varying weights, sizes and shapes, is required. Physical efforts, such as walking, climbing, crawling and bending, and strains such as working in confining spaces or in crouching or stooping positions for extended periods of time are encountered much of the time. Working Conditions: Construction Crew Leader at this grade make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and other hard-to-reach places. This requires electrical workers to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Construction Crew workers frequently lift and carry tolls, equipment, and parts weighing up to 50 pounds. Works in areas on equipment requiring the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as gloves, goggles, face masks; respirators (negative pressure or power air purifying types, etc.) Occasionally works in areas and on equipment that may result in exposure to airborne asbestos fibers (PPE will be provided and required to be worn). The work is performed both inside and outside. The Construction Crew Leader may be required to make repairs and installation in bad weather, in work areas that are noisy, dirty, dusty, and greasy; on scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 or more feet; manholes of 30 feet deep, and occasionally exposed to the possibility of injury from falling, electrical shock, burns, and rotary devices such as electrical motors. Incumbent are frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises and occasionally work in areas requiring the use of respirators.
This position is with the construction crew in the Facilities Section, Engineering Service, and is under direct supervision of the In-house Construction Supervisor and will be working on construction projects. The Construction Crew Leader will be required to assist other tradespersons on the construction crew in a technical and non-technical manner such as bringing materials to the job site. The Construction Crew Leader may also be detailed to other shops as directed by the Carpentry Supervisor.