Automotive Worker

This position is located within the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section of the Engineering Service at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. The Automotive Worker performs skilled but less complex automotive repair and maintenance work on gas, diesel and electric-powered vehicles and small engine equipment under the direction of M&O supervisors.

Major duties include but are not limited to: Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and routine servicing on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including electric and gas carts, maintenance trucks, passenger vehicles, mowers, small tractors, forklifts, grounds equipment, plows and portable engine powered devices; Performs basic inspections, filter changes, lubrication, replacing belts/hoses, simple adjustments, and operational checks; Performs maintenance and minor repairs on small engine equipment such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, sprayers, spreaders and generators; Cleans carburetors, replaces small mechanical components and conducts operational tests; Identifies readily apparent mechanical problems using standard tools and established procedures; Troubleshoots common malfunctions in engines, brakes, cooling systems and electrical components; Replaces standard parts such as batteries, spark plugs, sensors, alternators, belts, light assemblies, hoses and similar items; Troubleshoots hydraulic lifts, loading equipment and related mechanical systems; Performs operational checks and maintenance to ensure functional safety and reliability; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Pre-employment physical required Subject to background/security investigation 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) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.