Summary
This position is in the Operations Department of the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend Health Care System, Harlingen, TX. The incumbent is responsible for routine and emergency maintenance and repair as well as assisting other trades with emergency work orders and repairs.
This job is open to
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DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.
Duties
Major duties include:
- Performance of visual examination, operational test and verbal requests from the Supervisor.
- Performs hurricane readiness in preparation for tropical storms; mandatory overtime and call backs can be expected.
- Troubleshoot, repair and/or replace plumbing issues to include domestic water and sanitary sewer.
- Install or replace equipment to include water heaters, disposal units, eyewash stations, faucets and other plumbing fixtures.
- Interpret and apply plans and blueprints and use shop mathematics to cut, bend, and thread pipe and tile, and caulk and seal such things as elbows, union joints, tile pipe, facets and drains.
- Routinely work with tools and equipment such as tapes, rules, hacksaws, hand and power pipe threaders and cutters.
- Perform routine and non-routine painting maintenance on all building surfaces.
- Paint using methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying which conform to VA Master Specifications.
- Performs professional gardening work concerned with the maintenance and improvement of grounds.
- Maintains accurate, up-to-date records on work performed.
- Responsible for repair of commercial irrigation systems.
- Close out work orders.
- Responsible for the movement of furniture from one location to another.
And other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD01050A
Physical Requirements: Heavy lifting (45 lbs. and over); heavy carrying (45 lbs. and over); straight pulling (5 hours); pulling hand over hand (5 hours); reaching above shoulder; use of fingers; both hands required; walking (4 hours); standing (4 hours); crawling (1 hour); kneeling (1 hour); repeated bending (3 hours); climbing (legs only, 1 hour); both legs required; operation of a crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle; both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors and shadows; hearing (aid permitted).The incumbent is subject to working with power tools, fast moving cutting tools, exposure to noxious gases and fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiation heat, flying sparks, electrical shock, burns, falls from working on slippery or unstable surfaces. The work is done indoors and outdoors.
The incumbent is exposed to extremes of heat and cold, dust, dirt, noise, grease, fumes, and moisture, as well as outside the normal indoor environment of the facility. He/she may occasionally be exposed to disease, the possibility of scrapes, burns, infections, cuts and bruises. The employee is required to wear protective clothing to minimize risks. Emergency situations will require employee to work in environments with very little lighting. Call back and emergency overtime are regular requirements for this position.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
- Subject to a background/suitability investigation
- Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
- May serve a probationary period
- Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
- A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
- Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process
- Pre Employment Physical Required
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. 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.
You will be rated on the following competencies:
- Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
- Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
- Materials
- Measuring Instruments
- Technical Practices
- Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
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.
Preferred Certifications:
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Contractor A and B License, endorsement code E, R, or C.
- Air Conditioning & Refrigeration: Certified Technicians through Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation endorsement code E, R, or C.
- Air Conditioning and Refrigeration: Universal Refrigerant License.
- NCCER: Pipefitting level 2 or above.
- NCCER: Plumbing level 2 or above.
- Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners: Journeyman Plumber or above.
- Medical Gas Certification: ASSE 6010 Installers & ASSE 6040 Maintenance Personnel.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- DD-214/ Statement of Service
- Disability Letter (Schedule A)
- Disability Letter (VA)
- License
- Other (1)
- Other (2)
- Other (3)
- PCS Orders
- Performance Appraisal
- Professional Certification
- Proof of Marriage Status
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-15
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
- Transcript
Documents Required:
Please review the above list(s) to ensure you have included all necessary documents required for your application.Not every applicant will require the same documents, therefore it is the applicants responsibility to ensure that their application package includes all necessary documents to determine qualifications and eligibility for appointment, such as a copy of your SF-50, transcript, ICTAP/CTAP documentation (for displaced Federal employees). You will not be contacted for additional information. Applicants will be deemed ineligible if supporting documentation is not submitted.
Veterans' Preference: Since the Direct-Hire Recruitment Authority is being used, traditional Veterans' Preference rules do not apply. Qualified veterans will, however, be given full consideration for this position.
Applications are accepted online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application.
How to Apply
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/02/2024 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12556863.
1. To begin, click Apply Online to create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents and complete the occupational questionnaire.
2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date. To verify your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Details page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and any correspondence the agency has sent related to this application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To return to an incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account and click Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
Next steps
After the vacancy announcement closes, applicants are evaluated to ensure qualification and eligibility requirements are met. After the review is complete, a referral certificate(s) is issued and applicants will be notified of their status by email.
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