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).
Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: General maintenance support work to accomplish facility level new construction, minor improvements, and renovation work, including equipment maintenance, repair, assembly, disassembly and installation. The incumbent will use a variety of trade practices associated with General Mechanical principles at the worker level. This position is subject to other than normal duty hours.
Assists in maintaining adequate shop stock, tools, materials, on hand to perform daily routine jobs and preventative maintenance for all efforts, assigned to the Building Maintenance Shop (BMS). Meets shop level deadlines, priorities, and methods to accomplish tasks, including equipment requirements andsupplies needed.
Repairs and maintains historic masonry on buildings, parapets, and boundary fences, chimneys, fireplaces, manholes, and boilers to match existing historic surfaces. Works with metal, plastic and other non-wood products concerning measuring, cutting, drilling, fitting,troubleshooting and correcting malfunctions. Installs windows and doors, mortising doors adjusting as necessary to assure proper fitting.
Cuts and installs trim material around new work and cased openings such as baseboard, ceiling mold, chair-rails and picture molding. Installs acoustical ceilings and floor coverings of all types including carpet. Operates and maintains shop power equipment such as a joiner, table saw, bench saw and shaper, surface lathe, drill press, grinder,belt sander and router. Other duties as assigned.
Work Schedule: M-F, 7am-3:30pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD# 37523-A 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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Girolamo.Tavolante@va.gov · 315-863-2853
This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $31.91 – $37.24/hr.
This position requires a Other security clearance.
Applications close on 2026-11-10.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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