Automotive Worker

Summary

This position is located within the Maintenance & Operations (M&O) Section of the Engineering Service at the Marion VA Medical Center in Marion, IL. The Automotive Worker performs skilled but less complex automotive repair and maintenance work on gas, diesel and electric-powered vehicles and small engine equipment under the direction of M&O supervisors.

Duties

Major duties include but are not limited to: Performs scheduled preventive maintenance and routine servicing on a variety of vehicles and equipment, including electric and gas carts, maintenance trucks, passenger vehicles, mowers, small tractors, forklifts, grounds equipment, plows and portable engine powered devices; Performs basic inspections, filter changes, lubrication, replacing belts/hoses, simple adjustments, and operational checks; Performs maintenance and minor repairs on small engine equipment such as mowers, trimmers, chainsaws, sprayers, spreaders and generators; Cleans carburetors, replaces small mechanical components and conducts operational tests; Identifies readily apparent mechanical problems using standard tools and established procedures; Troubleshoots common malfunctions in engines, brakes, cooling systems and electrical components; Replaces standard parts such as batteries, spark plugs, sensors, alternators, belts, light assemblies, hoses and similar items; Troubleshoots hydraulic lifts, loading equipment and related mechanical systems; Performs operational checks and maintenance to ensure functional safety and reliability; and Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives: Not authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved

Qualifications

PHYSICAL EFFORT AND WORK CONDITIONS: Considerable standing, stooping and bending is required. Climbing and working from ladders, step stools, or under car lifts in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions is necessary. Using hand tools necessitates considerable arm and hand movement and dexterity. Items up to 50 pounds are lifted and carried. Items over 50 pounds are infrequently carried or other assist in movement. Works both inside and outside. When inside, frequently exposed to drafts, changing temperatures, and noise. When outside, is exposed to bad weather and in wet or icy areas. Exposed to irritations and discomfort from dusts, grease, heat and fumes. Subject to cuts, burns, chemical irritations, bruises, electrical shock and injuries from falls while positioning and moving equipment. Follows prescribed safety practices and uses safety equipment such as protective hearing devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, gloves and protective clothing. Some safety equipment may be hot and uncomfortable and will be worn for long periods of time. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position: Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading) Measuring Instruments Technical Practices Troubleshooting Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Without more than normal supervision IMPORTANT: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; religious; 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.