- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSS-12710090-25-FB Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Tuesday, March 18, 2025 to Wednesday, March 26, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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.
3.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the Department of Veterans Affairs? If yes, confirm:
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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,
- you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) 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.
4.
Are you an active duty service member expected to be discharged or released under honorable conditions within the next 120 days who will be eligible for Veterans' preference? You may eligible to apply through the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act based on tentative preference.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a "certification" on appropriate letterhead from your branch of service that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. Note: If selected, prior to appointment you will be required to provide your DD-214 and/or other supporting documentation to verify that you are eligible for Veterans' preference.
For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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.
Your resume must be submitted in English and include the following information for each job listed:
- Job title Duties (be as detailed as possible)
- Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Series and Grade, if applicable, for all Federal positions you have held
- Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail.
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).
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Maintenance Worker position with the VA. We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
1.
From the descriptions below, select the appropriate response based on your level of experience, education, and/or training, that you fully possess and that demonstrates your ability to perform Maintenance Worker duties without more than normal supervision.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Installing a variety of domestic heating equip such as oil fuel heaters, hot air humidifiers and other equip with similar heat sources, controls and circuits.
3.
Installing piping systems to include water, natural gas, high/medium/low pressure steam and Condensate, medical gases, compressed air, heating and cooling, sewer, fire protection, irrigation, and deionized water.
4.
Installing faucets, toilets, and drink fountains as well as performing other minor plumbing duties. Satisfactory ability to select use and maintain all the proper tools and equipment for accomplishing building construction.
5.
Removes, replaces, tightens, splices, solders and insulates defective wiring, wiring controls, equipment and fixtures. Superior ability to select use and maintain all the proper tools and equipment for accomplishing building construction.
6.
Utilize basic plumbing tools such as measuring tape, rule, hacksaw, hand and power pipe threader and cutter, packing and caulking iron, and pipe wrenches.
7.
Installing/refastening/repairing handrails, grab bars, curtain tracks, wall and ceiling mounted television stands, shelving and cabinets
8.
Utilizing hand tools common to the trade including steel plumbers, tape, hacksaw, wrenches, drills, metal detectors, cutting torch, grinders, levels, squares, power saws, etc.
9.
Understanding and applying readings from a variety of test equipment.
10.
Understanding the layout, installation, modification, and repair of electrical systems in buildings, including:
Wiring systems (branch circuits, feeder circuits, service entrance equipment)
Power and control circuits (circuit analysis, control devices, sensors)
Distribution panels (main and branch panels, panelboard wiring, overcurrent protection)
Wiring systems (branch circuits, feeder circuits, service entrance equipment)
Power and control circuits (circuit analysis, control devices, sensors)
Distribution panels (main and branch panels, panelboard wiring, overcurrent protection)
11.
Measuring and cutting lengths of boards to required lengths, and caulking and sealing.
12.
Measuring, cutting, bending and threading pipe and tile.
13.
Reading and interpreting blueprints and drawings to install and operate various components.
14.
Completes complex tasks using sketches and detailed verbal instructions, while working under close supervision, and interpret technical materials as needed.
15.
Applying established work methods and procedures found in work orders, manufacturers specifications, and diagrams.
Please be sure to submit all the supporting documents as they apply to your eligibility and qualifications. The checklist for the supporting documents can also be found in the Required Documents section of the vacancy announcement.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
16.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated and that responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.