Maintenance Worker

The position is located in the Veterans Administration, Veterans Health Administration, Mid-Atlantic Health Care Network, and VA Medical Center in Salem, VA. This position is to serve as a first responder Maintenance Mechanic Worker in Facility Management Service under the Zone Maintenance Section. This position functions at the apprentice level, evaluating, resolving and referring emergent situations.

Identify safety problems; prepared to correct the problem or refer it to the appropriate shop supervisor or Safety Manager for action. Troubleshoots, diagnoses and makes minor emergent repairs including, but not limited, to those required in the following trades, which could be accomplished at any time during a shift. Repairs and maintains wooden structures such as furniture, railings, shelves, doors, bulletin boards, etc. Repairs cabinet and locker doors to include hardware, locks, tracks, etc. Installs and replaces ceiling tiles, bumper rails, handrails, corner guards, cove base, and other parts of buildings using hand and power tools. Inspect, repair and replace fittings and plumbing fixtures to maintain water and drainage systems, flush valves, faucets, showers, vacuum breakers, or other parts in leaky valves, water closets, etc. Must have the skill needed to brush out, roll on, and spray coating materials, as well as the skill needed to apply other related methods and techniques. Must have skill in the use of tools and equipment. Knowledgeable in the repair and preventive maintenance of typical residential and commercial-style heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Replaces and repairs thermostats, adjusts local temperature settings. Knowledge of the design, materials, and operating characteristics of parts and equipment within small portions of water supply, sewage disposal, and similar utility systems. For example: traps, sections of pipe drains, faucets, union joints and similar items. Interpret building plans, sketches, blueprints, and work orders. Skill to operate and maintain hand and power tools and equipment such as hammers, handsaws, drills, routers, power saws, power sanders, and planes to produce a serviceable product. Work Schedule: 6:45am-3:30pm, Monday-Friday Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD018780 Physical Requirements: Standing, Harsh Environment, Pulling/Lifting