Maintenance Worker

Full Job Description

The incumbent in this position is under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and performs routine maintenance on architectural and utility components of buildings, requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices associated with the following occupations: carpentry, electrical worker and painter.

Typical work assignments include the performance of facility repairs to include general painting, wall repairs, re-lamping of light fixtures, ceiling grid and ceiling tile repairs.

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.

The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision 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.

Major Duties:

Duties include but are not limited to: Repairs and modifies walls made of wood, steel, sheetrock, and plaster. Applies matching paint, texture and wall coverings to finished product.

installs and repairs door hardware such as closures, hinges and latching devices. Repairs ceilings made of drywall and suspended ceiling grid and tile.

Repairs all types of floors made of wood, vinyl, carpet, and ceramic tile. Installs metal access points in walls and ceilings. Makes general repairs to roofing structure and subsurface.

Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications. Determines the layout and construction needs for lumber, metal or special related materials needed to perform each repair.

Makes job site surveys and recommendations to supervision on material and processes to complete assigned task and receives direction on type/quantity of best-suited material to be used.

Paints a variety of surfaces, such as interiors and exteriors of buildings and/or stationary mobile equipment, where appearance as well as surface protections are important.

Prepares surfaces, mixes paint, and applies primer, intermediate and finish coats with brush, roller, or spray gun.

Uses gloss, semi-gloss and special paints, enamels, varnishes, stains, lacquers, and shellacs.

Disconnect and reconnects electronic detection devices such as cameras, fire strobes and smoke detectors to make ceiling tile repairs.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD14746A Physical Requirements: May handle or carry weights up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more with assistance from other employees.

Assistance is usually available for handling of heavier material and equipment. Heavy exertion is required at frequent intervals.

Work requires pushing, pulling, lifting, reaching, walking, climbing, stooping, ability for normal mental and muscular coordination simultaneously, normal hearing and vision.

Must have physical capabilities for working inside and outside in excessive heat and cold, noise, confined areas, inclement weather and on intermittent slippery or uneven surfaces that can be found at or in transit to or from work sites.

May receive minor cuts and abrasions while performing these duties. Must be able to work from ladders and platforms, and work in awkward and uncomfortable positions.

Working Conditions: May be assigned to work in areas/confined spaces were certain potentially harmful physical and chemical agents are present.

These agents may include, but are not limited to fumes, dust, noise, heat, etc.

To ensure employee safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained consistent with applicable laws and regulations.

Incumbent will be required to wear respirators and must be physically able to perform assigned work tasks as directed above and operate safety equipment.

Typical safety equipment required by the trade is safety shoes, safety glasses, respirators, protective clothing, and hard hats.

Will work a regular tour of duty but may be required to work overtime, nights, or weekends dependent on hospital needs.