Maintenance Worker at Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration in Boise, Idaho, United States Job Description Summary This position is located in Facility Management Services, Boise VA Medical Center in Boise, Idaho. Responsibilities Duties include but not limited to: The Grounds Maintenance Worker duties at this level include the maintenance and repair of the hospital campus structures and grounds maintenance, which includes: related utilities, carpentry work, painting, masonry work, electrical repairs, network operated irrigation control repair and operation, tree and shrub maintenance, pest control, and storm water/down spout maintenance and repair. The Grounds Maintenance Worker will work from sketches, work orders, basic blueprints, and instructions which illustrate job requirements, materials, and methods to be used. The incumbent will demonstrate woodworking techniques and basic shop mathematics and skills in the usage of measuring tapes, squares, levels, and other carpentry tools used to plan, lay out, measure, cut, construct and install materials according to dimensional requirements and specifications. He/she will demonstrate a working knowledge of material strengths and applications. The Grounds Maintenance Worker demonstrates skill in the use and operation of a variety of hand and/or power tools such as; tree clippers, hedge trimmers, shovels, rakes, leaf blowers, chain saws, hammers, hand saws, drills, planes, routers, screwdrivers, nail guns, fasteners, glue guns, metal shears, screw guns, power saws, and power sanders, and planes. The incumbent will operate various motor vehicles including periodically operating a backhoe. The incumbent will repair benches, partitions, frames, tables, floors, sidewalks, roads, flower beds, roofing, irrigation systems, and wheelchairs. Performs other related duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:30am - 5:00pm Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Worker/PD603770 Physical Requirements: The Grounds Maintenance Worker performs normal tasks requiring moderate physical exertion, including frequent medium lifting (up to 50 pounds), pushing, pulling, carrying, climbing, bending, stooping, crawling, and negotiating confined spaces. Heavy lifting (over 50 pounds) and strenuous exertion is occasionally necessary. The incumbent will be required to work in a variety of work sites, including roofs, scaffolds, crawl spaces, ladders, etc. The employee must be able to distinguish colors. The employee is standing or waking most of the time. Working Conditions: The working conditions vary with the environment. It To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account