- Position Title
- Maintenance Worker
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSY-12734436-25-KC Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, May 8, 2025 to Friday, May 16, 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.
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.
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.
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?
- Name and Contact Information
- 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?
3.
Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment physical?
Assessment 1
Select the appropriate answer to each of the following questions based on your current level of experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. When answering the questionnaire, remember that answers are subject to verification by investigation. You may be asked to provide specific examples or documentation of experience 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.
The following statement pertains to your ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. (Screen Out)
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 a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision in performing the full range of duties of a Maintenance Worker? Related experience includes: performs a variety of duties involved in the installation, modification, and repair of utilities, buildings, structures, and industrial equipment; responds to work orders regarding domestic heating equipment, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment, laundry and kitchen commercial equipment, plumbing, and keys or locks; performs installation, modification, maintenance, and repair of electrical wiring systems; installs, recognizes causes of faulty equipment, and makes uncomplicated repairs on a variety of small domestic and commercial heating, furnaces, refrigeration and air conditioning units and systems; constructs, alters, repairs, or modifies items and structures such as frame work, doors, finished paneling, windows, interior and exterior trim, forms, and siding; performs a variety of plumbing maintenance and repair work such as that which involves removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts of utility, supply and disposal systems; uses accepted trade methods and a variety of manual welding processes, performs welding duties using electric and wire feed, acetylene and/or inert gas shielded welding processes to weld various types of metal.
NOTE: 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.
NOTE: 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.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of Measuring Instruments.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
2.
Assists an experienced Electrician with performing various tasks pertaining to voltage systems ranging from 10V to 13200V AC and DC.
3.
Performs required receptacle testing for patient care areas.
4.
Mixes, places, and removes minor concrete and/or grout work.
The following statements pertain to your 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.
5.
Repairs light fixtures to include bulb, lamp, ballast, and diffuser replacement and properly storing used lamps.
6.
Installs filters on various HVAC units and changes/replaces HVAC belts.
7.
Uses common HVAC hand and power tools and testing equipment as required.
The following statements pertain to your 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.
8.
Cleans and organizes electrical rooms/closets. Ensures those rooms along with electrical panels are secured.
9.
Assists an experienced HVAC Mechanic with performing various tasks pertaining to HVAC systems throughout the campus.
10.
Cleans and organizes mechanical rooms and ensures areas and equipment are secured.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of your 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.
Assists an experienced Plumber/Pipefitter with performing various tasks pertaining to plumbing systems throughout the campus.
12.
Assists other engineering personnel in interpreting blueprints and setting critical temperature controls.
13.
Cleans and inspects min-split air conditioning/heating units.
The following statements pertain to your Knowledge of Materials.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
14.
Performs flushing of plumbing fixtures for prevention of legionella.
15.
Installs insulation on all types of piping/valves.
16.
Creating and sealing wall penetrations through various wall types.
The following statements pertain to your knowledge of 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.
17.
Resets and troubleshoots circuit breakers.
18.
Cleans, inspects, and installs portable air conditioning/heating units, negative air pressure machines, and portable dehumidifiers.
19.
Troubleshoots and resets Elevators.