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Maintenance Worker Helper

Department of Veterans Affairs
Veterans Health Administration
San Francisco VA Health Care System - Engineering Service
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Summary

This position is located in the Maintenance Shop of the Facilities Section within Engineering Service and is under the direct supervision of the Facilities Section Maintenance Supervisor with work subject to review for quality, timeliness, completeness and adherence to policies, priorities, project, schedules, and detailed work plans.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
07/03/2025 to 07/14/2025
Salary
$28.57 to - $33.34 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
San Francisco, CA
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
CBSW-12758695-25-BDJ
Control number
840102400

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Clarification from the agency

ALL US CITIZENS DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY: This position is being filled using Direct-Hire Authority (5 CFR 337.201) for this occupation.

Duties

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The principal duties of this position are to be an "area maintenance helper" meaning the incumbent will be responsible for non-journeyman level tasks within specific zones of the Medical Center. The responsibilities will include but is not limited to:

  • Replacing ceiling tiles, touch-up painting of rooms and doors, repairing leaking faucets
  • Performing small plumbing repairs such as unplugging drains using snakes and plungers, and supporting the construction crew.
  • Replacing all missing or burned out lights, incandescent and fluorescent.
  • Replacing floor base molding and corner molding and replace missing or broken floor tiles.
  • Moving furniture and supplies, cleaning mechanical and electrical spaces.
  • Assist journeyman Mechanics, Plumbers, Electricians Carpenters and craftsman etc., within the aspect of their duties.
  • May also be Engineering's representative in associated areas and may have daily contact with the staff in those areas.
  • Make daily contact with the "customers" in their zone and make sure their requests are followed up, by either performing the job themselves or submitting a work order to Engineering for follow up by the shops.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
Promotion Potential: This position is for WG-5. There is no promotion potential for this position.

Work Schedule: Full Time, Multiple Work Schedules, Schedule will be based on the facility's needs. Shift is subject to change and may include Weekends and Holidays
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker Helper/PD08900A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Physical Requirements: The maintenance helper frequently handles objects weighing 50 pounds and occasionally will carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds for considerable distances. He/she will be required to push, pull, reach, walk, crawl, kneel, bend and work in cramped positions over and under machinery of all types for sustained periods of time. He/she must use proper lifting and transporting techniques when working with heavy loads.

Working Conditions: The maintenance helper will be required to work indoors as well as outdoors. Indoor work will usually be well lighted and ventilated. Occasionally, the job site may be unventilated hot and or cold, or poorly lit. Dirt, grease, and dampness are frequently encountered and floors are sometimes uneven, oily and slippery. He/she is frequently exposed to moving objects and sharp edges with the possibility of cuts and bruises and to noise and vibration from machines. Frequently he/she will climb ladders and work from high places. Outside work is performed in all types of weather conditions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
  • Subject to a background/suitability investigation
  • Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
  • May serve a probationary period
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
  • A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

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:

  • Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
  • Operation of Equipment/Machinery
  • Physical Strength and Agility
  • Technical Practices
  • Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
  • Use Prints and Drawings


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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.

Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/.

Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Applicants will be referred in the order in which they were received.

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