U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Overview

The Maintenance Worker position involves a variety of installation, repair, improvement, and maintenance tasks within the Building Maintenance Shop at the East Orange Campus of the New Jersey Health Care System.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance support work for facility new construction, minor improvements, and renovation.
• Use trade practices associated with General Mechanical principles.
• Assist in maintaining adequate shop stock, tools, and materials.
• Meet shop level deadlines and priorities for tasks.
• Repair and maintain historic masonry and other building components.
• Work with various materials including metal and plastic for installations and repairs.
• Install windows, doors, and trim materials.
• Install acoustical ceilings and various floor coverings.
• Operate and maintain shop power equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must show evidence of training or experience relevant to the position.
• Ability to perform duties without more than normal supervision.
• Experience with equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Familiarity with materials and measuring instruments.
• Knowledge of technical practices and ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Physical ability to perform repairs and installations in various positions and conditions.

Additional Information

• Work schedule is Monday to Friday, 7am to 3:30pm.
• Position may require working during non-normal duty hours.
• Incumbent may be required to drive a motor vehicle for duties.