The Maintenance Worker (WG-4749-08) performs a variety of maintenance and repair duties at the Augusta VA Medical Center. Responsibilities include carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs; preventive maintenance; equipment installation; and facility upkeep. The position requires proficiency in using hand and power tools, interpreting technical instructions, troubleshooting equipment, and maintaining a safe, functional environment for Veterans, staff, and visitors.

Major Duties

• Duties include, but are not limited to: Prepare and gather necessary tools, materials, and equipment for assigned maintenance projects. Prepare worksites and protect surrounding areas from damage caused by soil, grease, stains, or maintenance activities. Repair electrical wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective components. Replace electric light bulbs, fluorescent and incandescent tubes, and exit lights throughout buildings and assigned areas. Receive and interpret work orders, verbal instructions, and wiring diagrams to determine required maintenance and repair activities. Identify damaged, worn, broken, or malfunctioning electrical wiring, fixtures, controls, and equipment through visual inspections and testing. Repair electrical systems, including outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, and circuit breakers. Repair utility, supply, and disposal systems by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective components. Perform minor plumbing repairs, including unclogging toilets and caulking around plumbing fixtures. Replace steam traps, valves, steam strainers, and steam regulators; clean heating coils and replace supply and exhaust air filters in variable air volume systems. Perform preventive maintenance on air-handling units and exhaust fans. Measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify metal structures, composite materials, and wood components according to specifications. Interpret measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing, or repairing frames, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, and siding. Repair damaged wall coverings, perform painting, and touch up rooms. Install signs, bulletin boards, pull shades, drapery hardware, dispensers, receptacles, and warning devices on walls, posts, and other surfaces throughout assigned buildings. Replace acoustical ceiling tiles, clean HVAC grilles and outlets, replace window air conditioner filters, and tighten loose handrails. Identify and replace broken nuts and bolts using appropriately sized replacement hardware. Replace casters on overbed tables, bedside tables, and chairs. Replace handrail covers on beds. Make minor adjustments to wheelchairs, door hardware, and similar equipment. Perform basic airflow testing in positive- and negative-pressure rooms, validate monitoring equipment performance, and follow up on repairs to beds and other equipment to maximize uptime and reduce hallway clutter. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD11574A Physical Requirements: Employees are required to climb ladders, reach, and lift heavy loads over forty (40) pounds and walk long distances in a regular workday. A great amount of kneeling, bending, and climbing of stairways is required. Standing on ladders for long periods of time at various heights. Employees must be able to wear safety and protective clothing or equipment prescribed for the work setting. May be required to lift or move heavy equipment or furniture that may weigh more than 50 pounds. May be exposed to chemicals and be fit tested for proper PPE and respirator

Conditions of Employment

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• 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.