Maintenance Worker

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs

Federal · USAJOBS
Location
East Orange, NJ
Pay
$31.91 – $37.24 an hour
Dates
Posted Nov 4 · Closes Nov 10
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What to know about this job

Prepared by MyPRjobs from the announcement and our catalog. The official summary follows below.

This kind of job

A U.S. federal government job. You apply on USAJOBS with a federal résumé; it has a closing date and pay follows fixed scales (GS or others).

The pay, plainly

About $66,373–$77,459 a year, or $31.91–$37.24 an hour full time (40 hours). Before taxes and deductions.

Documents usually requested
  • Federal résumé (with hours per week and dates for each job)
  • Academic transcript, if the position requires education
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference
  • SF-50 if you are a current federal employee
  • Photo ID and Social Security card or work authorization (Form I-9)
In our catalog

Posted 2 days ago. Veterans Health Administration has 955 other federal openings on MyPRjobs. 187 other jobs are active in Newark.

About the job

The incumbent is a Maintenance Worker and has duties that involve a wide variety of tasks involving specific and general installation, repair, improvement, and maintenance skills in the Building Maintenance Shop as part of the Maintenance & Repair Section of Facilities Management Service (FMS), East Orange Campus of the New Jersey Health Care System (NJHCS).

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 11/10/2026. 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 Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Materials Measuring Instruments Technical Practices 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: The incumbent may be required to make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, platforms and other hard to reach places. The incumbent maybe required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, walk, reach, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent frequently will lift and carry tools, equipment, and parts weight up to 20 lbs and less often to 90 lbs. The incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, falls and other dangerous conditions. The journeyman must meet the physical requirements in order to perform proficiently the duties assigned to the position. The position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth. The incumbent must have the ability to work under stressful conditions and every changing goals and demands. Working Conditions: The incumbent may be required to coordinate work with other shop personnel. The incumbent assists in day-to-day operations and coordination of any emergency situations, which may occur at any time. The incumbent works both inside buildings of various types and outdoors and subject to varying work conditions, which may include tight and confined spaces and heights of 10 feet or more. The incumbent maybe required to work in all types of hazardous weather conditions, rain, sleet, snow, wind including hot and freezing temperatures. The incumbent is exposed to dust, dirt, odors, fumes, loud noise, and will be required to work primarily in a medical center and can be subjected to various types of diseases and infections. The incumbent maybe required to perform duties in a research facility, or off his/her normal station, at remote medical clinics. The incumbent must be able to do the work of the position without harm to himself/herself or others. The incumbent must be aware of safety hazards and follow all established safety procedures. The incumbent is subject to overtime and emergency callbacks, as the needs of the facility demand. The incumbent maybe required to drive a motor vehicle in connection with the performance of his/her duties.

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