Maintenance Worker

Summary

This position is assigned to the Grounds Section in the Engineering Service Line of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS). The incumbent of this position performs as Maintenance Worker conducting miscellaneous maintenance activities on primarily to the exterior of the buildings and structures, maintenance and upkeep of parking structures and subsequent elevator lobbies, minor maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems on exterior.

Duties

• Landscaping flowerbeds, trees, shrubs, etc., cutting down trees and trimming branches of various sizes, trimming and shaping shrubs and plants located throughout the facility. Mows grass, using hi-powered zero turn mowers, push mowers, high powered stand-on mowers. weeds flower beds and trims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls, using hand/power clippers or power edging tools. Power washes building exteriors including but not limited to buildings, sidewalks, driveways, monument signs and windows. Moves furniture and other heavy equipment for other trades. Helps other trades in demolition and construction tasks as needed. Occasionally, moves heavy items of office equipment, patients beds/clothing, ward furniture and boxes weighing eighty (80) to one hundred (100) pounds; using hand trucks, platform equipment trucks, dollies, and other conveyances, when relocating the various services of this medical center, due to the threat of hurricanes, construction projects and relocations; ensuring that materials and equipment are delivered to the proper location. Operates forklifts and knows how to correctly load and properly secure load for transport. Performing preventive maintenance such as air and oil filters, grease fittings, sharpen and replace mower blades, brushes and replacing cutting bars on plows and loader buckets. Examines and troubleshoots equipment, machinery and systems to determine the extent of repairs required, materials or parts needed, and to estimate the time required to complete repairs. Performs minor patching of exterior walls. Mixes mortar; applies concrete to repair exterior steps, walls, floors ramps, roadways and sidewalks. Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates a wide variety of electrical equipment designated as engineering responsibility which includes, but not limited to voltage systems (120/208 Volts and 480 Volts), motors, electronic switches and controls, and dimming controls for special lighting, also surveillance lighting, shop machinery, interior and exterior lighting. Replaces burned out light fixtures (bulbs, ballasts, etc.) work with electricians and electrical shop on exterior lighting timer adjustments and lock out tag out where appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD07506O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/12/2026. 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 Measurement and Layout Technical Practices Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 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. Physical Requirements: Work involves strenuous, heavy physical effort and frequent reaching, bending, stooping and turning. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds and occasionally heavier. Operates heavy power mowers, equipment or pushes a wheelbarrow loads of concrete, asphalt, gravel and other materials. May hold items for extended periods of time in order to complete mounting of supplies and materials Ladders, platforms and personnel lifts may be used. Must be in good physical condition to perform duties. Working Conditions: Works inside and outside. They are exposed to all weather conditions. They are frequently exposed to temperature extremes, drafts, noise, dust, and dirt. They are exposed to the possibility of bruises, muscle strain cuts and scrapes. Mishandling of the equipment, tools, and tasks involved can result in more serious injuries. Due to the nature of the work. the Incumbent will be required to work on a specific shift or alternate, working on all, three shifts, including weekends and holidays. Personal protective equipment, such as but not limited to earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hats, and safety shoes, etc., may be required

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Pre-employment physical required 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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) Must be able to independently operate Government Vehicle. Must provide clean driving record report from the DMV during the pre-employment process. Driver's License Requirement: Must possess a valid state issued driver's license to operate a motor vehicle. (Please do not submit a copy of your license with your application package. You will be required to show your valid driver's license at the time of your interview.) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial 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 or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Grade: WG 8. . Apply by 2026-11-12 on USAJOBS.