Duties
Perform maintenance, operations, inspection, and equipment repair duties all varieties of industrial plant machinery, pipefitting, plumbing, kitchen equipment, medical gas piping systems, associated piping distribution systems, general mechanical equipment, and associated mechanical systems throughout the Spokane VAMC Main Campus.
Conduct hourly equipment checks and complete preventative maintenance on Chiller Plant equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, and reconfigure pumps and valves to maintain proper chill water operations.
Install, maintain, and repair of all water, medical gas and vacuum systems; non-medical sterilization equipment; kitchen equipment; water-based fire protection systems; domestic water chlorinating systems; and water softeners and gas systems and their associated piping distribution systems.
Repair and maintain high temperature water and high-pressure piping systems such as steam, hydraulic, compressed air, nitrogen, oxygen supply lines.
Repair walls, doors, ceilings, floors, windows, tables, plumbing, locks, lighting, urinals, faucets, toilets, sinks, water chlorination and HVAC equipment.
Install floor and ceiling tiles, door frames, walls, gauges and plastic laminate surfaces.
Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) inspections as indicated on PM printouts and complete assigned work orders utilizing appropriate equipment.
Knowledge of interpreting Blueprints and Mechanical drawings.
Perform Grounds maintenance and Snow Removal.
Knowledge of interpreting Blueprints and Mechanical drawings.
Decide the appropriate techniques or equipment to use the sequence of steps to be taken to accomplish assigned duties.
Construct necessary dust barriers and or block off areas as needed.
Possess and maintain a driver's license.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM PDT.
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD70548-A
Physical Requirements: Physical demands require intermittent lifting of large articles or assemblies, climbing on ladders or scaffolding, and then maintain body balance while working there, reaching and working on overhead items. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up parts and equipment that weighs up to 40 pounds. A high degree of attention and eye and hand coordination is required in operating power equipment.
Work Conditions: Work in close, hot, dusty, dirty, cold and confined environments. Will be exposed to a wide variety of electric and air operated equipment used in the maintenance field. Constantly subject to any one of a variety of hazards such as eye and hand injury from the use of power machines, dust, dirt and noise from various powered machinery, physical injury from lifting and holding heavy pieces of equipment, and danger of falling from ladders and scaffolding or hand cuts and contusions from working with edged tools and blunt instruments. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of scrapes, burns, and infections. Incumbent is subject to extremes of heat and cold in work performed inside or outside the buildings. Must possess and maintain a driver's license.
You MUST possess a valid State license, have a safe driving record, can pass a road test, and demonstrate that I am medically qualified to operate a motor vehicle safely.
Required Documents
Documents Accepted:
- Cover Letter
- License
- Other (1)
- Resume
- Separation Notice (RIF)
- SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action
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 07/07/2025 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12754713.
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. You may check the status of your application at any time by logging into your USA Jobs account and clicking on Applications. Information regarding your application status can be found in the USAJobs Help Center.
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.