- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSY-12506292-24-YKS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, August 8, 2024 to Thursday, August 15, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1.
Are you an employee of the facility indicated for this position?
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
This includes: Career/Career Conditional or Excepted Service (i.e. Canteen, Hybrid, Title 38, etc. and meets interchange agreement requirements). This does not include temporary, term or temporary intermittent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50). Your SF-50 must include enough information to be able to determine that time-in-grade requirements have been met (if applicable) and include your position title, pay plan/series/grade, tenure and the type of appointment (i.e. Competitive or Excepted). Please be aware that award SF-50's do not always include this pertinent information.
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
- you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Accuracy of Application Reminder:
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
By submitting your application, you are certifying, to the best of your knowledge and belief, all the information submitted by you with your application for employment is true, complete, and made in good faith, and that you have truthfully and accurately represented your work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education (degrees, accomplishments, etc.). The information you provide as part of your application may be investigated. You are also certifying, and acknowledging, that misrepresenting your experience or education, or providing false or fraudulent information in, or with your application, may affect your eligibility for appointment and/or continued employment. False or fraudulent statements may be punishable by fine or imprisonment (18 U.S.C. 1001).
2.
I authorize my application information being shared with hiring managers for similar positions. I understand this option may not result in further consideration for additional positions nor will it impact my application for this announcement.
3.
Driver's License: A current, valid state-issued Driver's License is required for this position. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you will be required to provide a copy of your current, valid state-issued Driver's License.
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
Do you possess a current and valid state-issued driver's license?
4.
Driver's License - Please provide your driver's license number, issuing state and expiration date. Reminder - Do not include a copy of your license; if referred for interview it may be requested at that time.
5.
Resume Reminder - Your resume must include the following information for each job listed:
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
- Job title
- Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2019 to April 2021)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week if part-time)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held.
Recommended: Even though we do not require a specific resume format, your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
Do you confirm that the above information is clearly stated for each work entry you are claiming experience for, and that each entry is full time unless otherwise annotated with part-time hours?
If applying as an internal or status candidate with current or former Federal Service, you must provide a copy of your most recent non-award SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action", showing the highest grade or promotion potential held. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one year time-in-grade, as required by the announcement. In this instance, you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one year time-in-grade.
6.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the Maintenance Worker WG-4749-08, position with the VISN 23 VA Health Care System, St. Cloud, MN. Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of training and/or experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that your experience and training are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience or training as proof to support your answers, or you may be required to verify a response by a practical demonstration of your claimed ability to perform a task.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
1.
(Screen-Out) Do you have the ability to do the work of the position as a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision? Work that includes, but is not limited to: performing preventative and corrective functions such as: Troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing common structural issues such as doors or windows not closing or opening; patching walls; correcting trip and fall hazards; replacing decorative trim; hanging pictures; moving furniture; mounting and maintaining handrails; removing and installing floor and ceiling tiles, wall furnishings, gypsum wall board, windows, and/or doors; painting walls, doors, and/or handrails; cleaning, maintaining, repairing, removing, and/or installing plumbing fixtures such as toilet flush valves and/or sink faucets; Inspecting, repairing, and/or replacing electrical fixtures and controls including switches, receptacles, relays, and light fixtures; testing circuits to see if they are complete after making repairs or installations. NOTE: Your experience must be detailed on your resume to receive full credit.
The following statements pertain to the competency Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair: Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Removes and installs floor and ceiling tiles, wall furnishings, gypsum wall board, windows, and doors.
3.
Cleans, maintains, repairs, removes, and installs plumbing fixtures such as toilet flush valves and sink faucets.
4.
Inspects, repairs, and replaces electrical fixtures and controls including switches, receptacles, relays, and light fixtures.
The following statements pertain to the competency Technical Practices: Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
5.
Performs recurring preventative maintenance on ice machines and water coolers; tests HV AC components for proper operation and repairs or replaces belts, fans, fuses, and filters.
6.
Troubleshoots, diagnoses, and repairs common structural issues such as doors or windows not closing or opening.
7.
Paints walls, doors, and handrails.
The following statements pertain to the competency Use of Measuring Instruments: Ability to accurately use Measuring Instruments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
8.
Knowledge of simple fractions to plan and able to measure material according to dimensions based on drawings, sketches, or basic work order descriptions.
9.
Replace sections of pipe by following used routes, hangers, and levels.
10.
Installs interior trim, such as baseboard, wains coating, vinyl base molding, pictures, display cases, and bulletin boards that is plumb and level.
The following statements pertain to the competency Interpret Instructions, Specifications (including blueprint reading): Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading).
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
11.
Ability to read and understand manufacturers' instructions, parts manuals, repair manuals, and common or simple diagrams or prints when performing maintenance tasks.
12.
Lock Out/Tag Out procedures, Confined Space Entry procedures, and demonstrate a good working knowledge of said programs.
13.
Correctly enters time and materials in Maximo work order system and completes work orders in a timely manor.
The following statements pertain to the competency Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment: Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Use and operate proficiently a number of power tools and equipment common to the trades in the performance of their duties; such as table-saws, band saws, hammer drills, jig saws, sanders, nailers, reciprocating saws, pipe threaders, etc.
15.
Performs preventive maintenance and maintains adequate documentation on equipment assigned to their shop.
16.
Use proper PPE (Personnel Protective Equipment) to perform his/her job in a safe manner.
The following statements pertain to the competency Materials: Knowledge of Materials.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
17.
Able to know the difference between schedule 40 and 80 steel pipe and wall thickness on copper pipe.
18.
Knowledge of various ceiling tile and grid types, metal stud gauges, and VCT and carpet types.
19.
Maintain safe working conditions by identifying, reporting and/or correcting any unsafe conditions in the work area.