This position is assigned to the Grounds Section in the Engineering Service Line of the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS). The incumbent of this position performs as Maintenance Worker conducting miscellaneous maintenance activities on primarily to the exterior of the buildings and structures, maintenance and upkeep of parking structures and subsequent elevator lobbies, minor maintenance on electrical and mechanical systems on exterior.
Landscaping flowerbeds, trees, shrubs, etc., cutting down trees and trimming branches of various sizes, trimming and shaping shrubs and plants located throughout the facility. Mows grass, using hi-powered zero turn mowers, push mowers, high powered stand-on mowers. weeds flower beds and trims and edges around walks, flower beds and walls, using hand/power clippers or power edging tools.
Power washes building exteriors including but not limited to buildings, sidewalks, driveways, monument signs and windows. Moves furniture and other heavy equipment for other trades. Helps other trades in demolition and construction tasks as needed.
Occasionally, moves heavy items of office equipment, patients beds/clothing, ward furniture and boxes weighing eighty (80) to one hundred (100) pounds; using hand trucks, platform equipment trucks, dollies, and other conveyances, when relocating the various services of this medical center, due to the threat of hurricanes, construction projects and relocations; ensuring that materials and equipment are delivered to the proper location.
Operates forklifts and knows how to correctly load and properly secure load for transport. Performing preventive maintenance such as air and oil filters, grease fittings, sharpen and replace mower blades, brushes and replacing cutting bars on plows and loader buckets. Examines and troubleshoots equipment, machinery and systems to determine the extent of repairs required, materials or parts needed, and to estimate the time required to complete repairs.
Performs minor patching of exterior walls. Mixes mortar; applies concrete to repair exterior steps, walls, floors ramps, roadways and sidewalks.
Installs, repairs, maintains, and calibrates a wide variety of electrical equipment designated as engineering responsibility which includes, but not limited to voltage systems (120/208 Volts and 480 Volts), motors, electronic switches and controls, and dimming controls for special lighting, also surveillance lighting, shop machinery, interior and exterior lighting.
Replaces burned out light fixtures (bulbs, ballasts, etc.) work with electricians and electrical shop on exterior lighting timer adjustments and lock out tag out where appropriate. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility. Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD07506O Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized
Kathy.Carroll@va.gov · 813-503-7921
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $31.86 – $37.17/hr.
Applications close on 2026-11-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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