• Job Description

  Req#: 809142400
  The Maintenance Worker position serves as the Grounds Irrigation Specialist for the VA Loma Linda Healthcare System. The work involves the maintenance, repair, and construction of the Grounds irrigation Systems and seasonal gardening tasks to maintain the landscape and interior patios and ponds. The position requires knowledge of power and manual equipment and tools of the trade, as well as the ability to troubleshoot load voltage systems for irrigation.
  
  Duties
  
  
  Major duties include, but are not limited to the following:
  
  
  Requirements
  
  
  
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 09/20/2024.
  
  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:
  
  • Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
  • Technical Practices
  • Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
  • 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 requires frequent walking, standing, pushing carts and wheelbarrows, as well as bending for long periods of time. The incumbent works outside in cool, hot, and inclement weather; works with ladders, in wet areas and waterways, uses gas powered pumps and large power hand tools. At times, incumbent will be required to perform heavy lifting up to 90 pounds.
  
  Working Conditions: Work is done mostly outside where the incumbent is subject to smog, hot sun, and inclement weather conditions. The incumbent is also exposed to dirt, soil, water, dust, and mud. The incumbent must wear protective gear such as gloves, safety shoes, face mask, and rubber clothing. Incumbent is subject to minor injuries, such as bruises, cuts, and scrapes. There is a possibility of broken bones from falls and back injuries. The incumbent is exposed to bites from insects and other life-threatening hazards such as snakes.

• About the company

  The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is a Cabinet-level executive branch department of the federal government charged with integrating life-long healthcare services to eligible military veterans at the 1700 VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout the country.

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