Summary The Maintenance Mechanic - Mover/Installer is a team member of the Move Crew, assigned to the maintenance and Repair Section of Facilities Management Service for the VA Portland Health Care System. The position is responsible for the pick-up, installation, storage and distribution of supplies and furnishings for the Medical Center. Responsibilities Major duties include but are not limited to: Operates platform, van, stake, panel, flatbed, van, crew cab and pickup trucks as well as a forklift. Transports and delivers supplies, furniture, linen, waste, and interior design furnishings. Ensures supplies, linens, furniture/furnishings, and cargo are protected from the weather and is properly secured to prevent damage while in transit. Assists in coordinating movement and delivery of furniture and other items. Responsible for maintaining the furniture & supplies inventory in Facilities Maintenance Service Maintenance & Repair furniture storage warehouses, the issue and receipt of new furniture, supplies, equipment, and other required items. Evaluates and determines which excess furniture will be reissued, refinished, or discarded. Uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute furniture for items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Plans, assembles, and completes projects from layouts to final assembly. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently, and determines the layout and work sequences and @types of related materials. Lays, repairs, and installs counter tops and other similar items. Assembles and repairs a wide variety of structural items such as wall standards, furniture frames, partitions, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, and articulated arms. Sets up and operate a wide variety of wood working machines and tools. Assemble items with a variety of joining techniques such as miters, rabbets, dados, biscuit, and mortise and tenon, and use glues and adhesives to secure wood pieces, veneers, and counter tops. Prepares surfaces and uses appropriate coating techniques in performing painting duties. Ensures that surfaces meet smoothness, level and shape requirements by tinting, toning, matching, and blending coating materials and adds various agents and combines coating mixtures to get the proper color, texture, consistency, and drying state. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:00am to 3:30pm PST Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic - Mover/Installer/PD21748A Physical Requirements: Effort is required to control vehicles that carry heavy loads. Incumbent is required to bend, lift, stoop, climb, walk, and stand for long periods. Moves supplies, heavy furniture (i.e., file cabinets, desks, chairs, table, couches, etc.) and equipment, using dollies and other furniture moving equipment. Motor vehicle Operator shall wear appropriate safety apparel and may lift up to100Ibs. Working Conditions: Operates vehicles in all @types of weather and traffic conditions. Activities are performed indoors/outdoors. The incumbent is exposed to dirt, dust, excessive noise, excessive cold and heat, bright and dim headlights. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship; non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation Selective Services Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 08/12/2026. DRIVER'S LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must possess a valid, unrestricted State driver's license, have a safe driving record, and demonstrate that he or she is medically qualified to operate the appropriate motor vehicle safely. Applicants are required to pass agency Government Vehicle Drivers physical examination. NOTE: We cannot accept photographs, therefore; please do not submit a copy of your driver's license with your application package. If an interview is requested, you may be required to provide a copy of your valid state-issued driver's license. 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, the ability to perform the duties of the Maintenance Mechanic - Mover/Installer without more than normal supervision. Related experience includes: Performing all @types of general and finish carpentry, as well as any incidental plastering or painting required for the repair, alteration, and maintenance of buildings and furnishings. Laying out work, determining material and equipment needs; planning and accomplishing a wide range of work sequences, from basic repairs to complex project segments; using initiative and judgment in accomplishing work assignments; ordering materials to maintain a working stock and requisitions materials for routine work and projects; preparing surfaces using accepted methods and techniques; providing proper care, maintenance, and use of assigned tools and equipment; operating forklifts; platform, panel, van, stake, crew cab, and pickup trucks. 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: 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. Education Additional Information Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities. The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced VA competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be well-qualified, applicants must possess experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position including all selective factors if applicable, and must be proficient in most of the requirements of the job. Information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website which can be found at https://www.opm.gov/. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. 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