Maintenance Helper

Incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Housekeeping Supervisor (day shift) along with a matrix dotted line to the Construction Maintenance Supervisor, who oversees the Carpenters and Painters, for technical assistance and review related to carpentry type work.

Major duties include, but are not limited to: Incumbent performs maintenance and repair work order completion in the computerized work order and preventive maintenance system related to carpentry work, painting, basic furniture repair, furniture assembly, general mechanics related to equipment preventive maintenance and repair (replacing belts, batteries, bolts, screws, etc.), textile care, ceiling tile replacement and repair, and patient valuable collection/pack out. Incumbent assists journey carpenter's workload by installing and hanging furnishing finishes to a variety of wall types which includes to determine grade level measure, cut, construct, install, repair, and modify wood, composite, and wood substitutes items where specific fit and accuracy are basic and non-complex to produce a serviceable product. Incumbent also is called upon for work orders to repair furniture and ceiling tiles that carpenters would otherwise be requested to do. The incumbent must have basic skills for a variety of trades, not only carpentry, but painting for assisting Painters and general mechanics for equipment repairs. Incumbent must be proficient in the use of standard tools and equipment associated with these trades to include hand drills, power drills, hammers, power screw drivers, and an assortment of hand tools. The incumbent must be able to read, write, and comprehend written instructions and floor plans and make simple computations and reports. Logs receipt and storage of stock. Operates mechanized fork lifts and pallet jacks. May be required to handle hazardous or sensitive materials. Updates inventory records and prepares reports on inventory status. Stacks, moves and arranges items on pallets considering height, weight and special handling requirements. Ensures that proper height, weight and other load and storage requirements are met and that damage is prevented. Receives, stores and issued Patient Assistance items or additional equipment and other material as specified. The incumbent is responsible for receiving bulk sets of linen from the Roseburg VA finishing units in the textile care process facility and for storing the clean linens on storage racks. Incumbent is responsible for making up individual orders for clean linen distribution to all using services within the facilities including any shipments to various Community Based Outreach Centers. The incumbent is responsible for cleaning and sorting delivery carts prior to packing for distribution. Incumbent receives incoming call and email request for linen orders and must retain accurate records of linen delivers. The incumbent is responsible for packing out residential Veteran personal items upon discharge. The incumbent is responsible for correctly collecting the valuable and other items per policy and disposing of the items via Logistics Services as outlined in policies. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Helper/PD90366A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP) As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.