USAJOBS · 1 day ago
Maintenance Helper (NTE 1 year)
White City, Oregon, USA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$23.60/hr - $23.60/hrThe Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Maintenance Helper for a temporary position at the White City VA Medical Center. The role involves performing maintenance and repair work, assisting in carpentry tasks, and managing inventory and linen distribution.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Pre-employment physical required
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 02/17/2026
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
Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. The ability to do the work of a Maintenance Helper without more than normal supervision
Incumbent must exercise normal care and adhere to all safety regulations during the performance of their duties to prevent injury to him/herself, fellow co-workers, patients or visitors
The incumbent makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms. This requires him/her to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions
The incumbent occasionally lifts items weighing more than 50 pounds
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
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