Total 144 workforce administration job vacancies in Maintenance / Repair category in Australia

If you are not a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply to announcement # CBST-12590995-25-DAY. This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number: CBST-12508484-24-CG. Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• All surgical, autopsy and biopsy specimens are submitted to the Histopathology Department where the incumbent records and prepares the specimens for gross examination by the pathologist.
• Must recognize and identify as to type and origin, pieces of wet tissue and to select those which will demonstrate the lesion known or suspected to be present.
• Will correctly and appropriately describe surgical specimens, grossly sectioning them if necessary, and submitting them, entirely if small enough or representative portions of common specimens, for routine histopathological processing.
• Incumbent coverslips slides using mounting medium.
• The incumbent prepares such complicated specimens as minute biopsies obtained by bronchoscopy, esophagoscopy, cystoscopy, peritoneoscopy and mediastinoscopy.
• Incumbent must apply to the total procedure the comprehensive knowledge necessary to recognize significant deviations in test patterns and, when applicable, recommend additional and/or new tests.
• Assists pathologist with post-mortem examinations.
• Must keep records of processed work in an orderly manner, which will allow accessed work to be easily retrievable.
• Maintains and calibrates the equipment necessary for the processing, preparation and staining of tissue specimens.
• Maintains and affixes labels designating chemical hazards, stores, and categorizes chemicals received into inventory.
• Incumbent is responsible for maintaining inventories of supplies and reagents and preparing and using the most cost-effective methods of providing such supplies and reagents for use within the department.
• The incumbent cuts, stains and mounts for immediate examination by the pathologist while the surgeon waits for the report.
• Incumbent prepares fresh stain and selects and obtains the control tissues.
• At times the incumbent must assume the responsibility of introducing a new stain, mastering the technique and/or experimenting with the method to produce a satisfactory result.
• Incumbent will research, investigate, and implement complicated immunohistochemical stains and introduce their utilization, at the direction of the pathologists, to the armamentarium of the facility's pathology department.
• Incumbent's responsibilities include the receiving of specimens for diagnostic cytology and cytology processing.
• Works with the pathologist to present to the Chief P&LMS, future plans for attainment of goals of this section regarding personnel, supplies and equipment.
• Assists medical photographer with preparation of tissues for photographic study. In the absence of the medical photographer, incumbent may perform the duties of photographing of gross and microscopic tissues.
• Technician must be able to assist in the preparation and performance of autopsies and be knowledgeable to instruct Medical Technicians in the performance of their required duties.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As an Archives Technician, you will:

• Review SFs 135 prepared by Federal agencies and verify that the information supplied is complete, accurate, and conforms to operational procedures and Federal agency records management guidelines.
• Process forms and documents to accomplish records disposition or accessioning, and review all records listed as eligible for disposal or accessioning.
• Contribute to local space planning and analysis, taking into consideration variables such as type of record, reference activity, and retention period, and recommend locations for new transfers.
• Review the ARCIS database to ensure accuracy and conformity of entries and make corrections.
• Serve as a technical contact point for specified customer agencies, developing and maintaining effective liaison with agency representatives to discuss and advise on established policy, procedures and regulations, and to facilitate resolution of records management issues.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As an Archives Technician, you will:

• Provide written or oral "first-line" reference assistance and consultation, responding to all forms of inquiry concerning NARA's archival holdings, in original or surrogate format, by using complex finding aid systems and related archival sources, in both electronic and analog formats.
• Perform a variety of functions that support high-quality reference services in research areas, including screening of records and redaction of information and materials under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions.
• Assist researchers in navigating complex finding aid systems and establishing connections between related archival sources, regardless of their physical location.
• Perform research within the holdings for materials relating to a specific theme; research may be used for an on-line posting, special event, museum exhibit, or loan to other museums.

The following are the duties of this position at the GS-07. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

As an Archives Technician, you will:

• Provide written or oral "first-line" reference assistance and consultation, responding to all forms of inquiry concerning NARA's archival holdings, in original or surrogate format, by using complex finding aid systems and related archival sources, in both electronic and analog formats.
• Perform a variety of functions that support high-quality reference services in research areas, including screening of records and redaction of information and materials under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) exemptions.
• Assist researchers in navigating complex finding aid systems and establishing connections between related archival sources, regardless of their physical location.
• Perform research within the holdings for materials relating to a specific theme; research may be used for an on-line posting, special event, museum exhibit, or loan to other museums.

As a Electronics Technician, you will perform the following duties:

The duties described below is at the full performance level ZT-04. The ZT-03 position is developmental leading to the full performance.

• Operating radiofrequency test and measurement equipment as well as antennas/antenna systems
• Performing maintenance of electronic systems and equipment
• Advising engineers on developing new and or adapting existing equipment and
• Designing characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types of electronic equipment and systems.

As an Electronics Technician, you will perform the following duties:

The duties described below is at the full performance level ZT-04. The ZT-03 position is developmental leading to the full performance.

• Operating radiofrequency test and measurement equipment as well as antennas/antenna systems
• Performing maintenance of electronic systems and equipment
• Advising engineers on developing new and or adapting existing equipment and
• Designing characteristics, and functional use of a variety of types of electronic equipment and systems.

The principal workload responsibility of this position is inspection, maintenance, repair, servicing, modification, adjustment, and calibration of the following electrical and mechanical systems associated with assigned aids to air navigation: (1)engine-driven standby power generation equipment, (2)electrical systems, (3)air-conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, and (4) communications and control cables; and all other physical plant and structures workload such as: (1) antenna towers and poles, (2)buildings and structures, (3)roads and grounds, and (4) utilities (sewerage and water).

Typical duties include:

Working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances.

Installing and repairing systems used to condition the air for different kinds of structures such as warehouses, ships, hangars, hospitals, submarines, and large office buildings and complexes, including those with areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, electronic data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories, clean rooms, and other areas with sensitive equipment. Systems use a variety of methods of air conditioning such as mechanical compression, vapor compression, absorption, and steam jet or air cycle.

Sets up and operates 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. Use wood, metal and various composite materials when installing or repairing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently, and determines the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Plans and carries out projects from initial layout to completion. Responsible for accuracy, spacing, fit, and structural soundness and finished appearance, which are essential.

The supervisor checks overall work to see that it meets accepted standards and is completed in a timely manner. Incumbent may be required to do a moderate amount of travel.

As a Facilities Management Specialist, you will:

• Responsible for all technical and functional control over a full range of facility management operational activities.
• Coordinate with the NAVSEA, NDW, DOE and support contractors to perform minor and major construction tasks, secure funding documents to pay for work once a cost estimate is prepared and addresses and completes security issues to permit the contractor or support personnel to come on-site and perform the work.
• Establish requirements and assignments for planned work by setting priorities, preparing schedules for work completion, and ensuring the work is completed timely and satisfactorily.
• Monitor progress, ensuring all issues are promptly resolved and the work performance specifications are met in accordance with contract/established requirements.
• Furnish expert advice regarding difficult and unique facility management issues. Resolve issues that are causing the work schedule to be adversely impacted.
• Highlight potential issues to management, always ensuring the safety of building personnel.
• Track and complete remedy actions.
• Develop and execute programs that comply with all current Federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Attend meetings with management officials to plan and prioritize short- and long-range projects and programs.
• Serve as building fire prevention supervisor, monitor janitorial support contractor, establish physical security and hardware development and keying systems, coordinate HVAC support and monitor system operations, perform hands-on repairs, and instruct support personnel for increased quality of job accomplishment and oversee the recycling program.
• Provide direction and review, continuity of control and related guidance for obtaining support services required by offices, including mail disbursement and receipt, correspondence control, physical security, and audio visual and copier maintenance.
• Directly supervises assigned personnel in support of the duties listed above (more than 25% of time). Plan work to be accomplished. Identify developmental and training needs of employees. Establish performance objectives and evaluate employee performance. Give advice, counsel, or instruction to subordinates. Resolve employee issues or refers to higher managerial level. Initiate corrective action. Recommend appointment, reassignment, promotion, and awards. Approve leave requests.

***THIS IS NOT A VIRTUAL POSITION, YOU MUST LIVE WITHIN OR BE WILLING TO RELOCATE WITHIN A COMMUTABLE DISTANCE OF THE DUTY LOCATION***

Duties include but may not be limited to:

• Greets and logs patients and provides instructions and information on procedures to be performed.
• Assists with initial casts by holding the fractured areas, handing materials or equipment to the doctor or applying the cast materials while the doctor immobilizes or positions the parts of the body to be casted.
• Schedules and provides preoperative instructions/information for surgical procedures for both outpatients and inpatients.
• Depending on experience and training, may initiate and maintain intravenous access and obtain venous blood samples for laboratory examination.
• Ensures all needed records, X-rays and medical reports (i.e., Care in the community (CITC)).

EVS Technician Total Rewards

The Housekeeping Aide - EVS Technician executes a full range of housekeeping activities in patient and non-patient care areas.
The position may be assigned to any tour and may be required to work in various designated areas during any tour of duty.
Typically, the position works independently with general supervision, or works with a team and is responsible for the full-range of cleaning duties in an assigned area throughout the medical facility.

These duties include, but are limited to the following:

• Performs floor maintenance, wall washing.
• Cleans doors, doorframes, baseboard corners and edges, and stairwells.
• Tasks are accomplished by sweeping, dust mopping, damp and wet mopping, scrubbing, stripping, refinishing, buffing, vacuuming and extracting carpets and runners, spot cleaning areas, and high and low dusting.
• Periodically utilizes pressure washers and heavy industrial powered and battery­ operated equipment the above task.
• Adjusts, cleans, and performs minor maintenance on this equipment and changes attachments for their proper use in achieving the best results.
• Empties trash and wastebaskets, replaces liners. Transports general refuse, regulated medical waste and recycling to central collection areas.
• Cleans rest rooms, bathrooms, and shower rooms, ensuring that they are cleaned and meet acceptable standards (cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes lavatories, showers, bathtubs, urinals, and toilet bowls; cleans mirrors, sinks, and water fountains; washes and polishes light and toilet fixtures). Replenishes supplies of paper towels, toilet paper, hand sanitizers, and soap in all areas where dispensers are located.
• Moves and arranges furniture, patient wardrobes, beds, etc. in the assigned area to accomplish cleaning tasks.
• Provides bed-making services in patient care areas and OD rooms; cleans mattresses, springs, and bed frames; and cleans bedside stands, over bed lights, blood pressure cuffs, bed tables, etc. in patient rooms; Removes bags of soiled textiles from patient rooms and transports to the designated soiled room in each ward area; Loads and unloads clean textiles from bulk carts.
• Restocks clean textile closets, cabinets, shelves, carts, and participates in inventory management activities.
• Defrosts and cleans patient care refrigerators and ice machines in nourishment kitchen areas; cleans stainless steel on storage instrument cabinets and counters, elevators in lobbies, wards, diet-kitchens and nurse utility rooms; and cleans ashtrays, smoke stands, sand urns in designated smoke areas and water fountains; Provides interim cleaning of windows and window ledges from the inside, cleans glass door and other glass surfaces; and replaces curtains and cleans blinds.
• Cleans and/or replaces needle boxes.
• Periodically cleans specific non-critical Reusable Medical Equipment (RME) in inpatient and clinical areas of the medical center.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Chief of Facility Management, the Maintenance Workers
perform carpentry, painting installation, removal, and inventory of furniture for areas of the
facility. Typical tasks performed by the incumbent are:

• General repair of infrastructure
• Moving, installing, and uninstalling furniture and fixtures
• Maintenance and repair of complex furniture systems
• On-the job training, learning new concepts and procedures and cross training of similar or lower grades
• Minor maintenance and interior design program tasks to ensure quality workmanship and customer satisfaction daily
• Install wall hung furniture, wall hangings and fixtures according to layouts, blueprints, instructions and facility plans
• Plan and measure material according to requirements and dimensions outlined in instructions and blueprints
• Use shop tools such as hammers, drills, handsaws, screwdrivers and power saws
• Performs reparation, texturing and coating methods and techniques
• Apply coating materials so that the surfaces are free from skips, runs and drips
• Sand, scrape, texture, spackle, and putty surfaces
• Brush out, roll on and spray coating materials as well as the skill needed to apply other
  related methods and techniques such as cutting-in techniques and dip and overflow methods.
• Match texture and paint color to existing surfaces
• Use tools and equipment such as scrapers, wire brushes, putty knives, sandpaper, paint brushes, rollers and spray guns
• Cleaning up of work areas
• Preforming other duties as assigned

The principal workload responsibility of this position is inspection, maintenance, repair, servicing, modification, adjustment, and calibration of the following electrical and mechanical systems associated with assigned aids to air navigation: (1)engine-driven standby power generation equipment, (2)electrical systems, (3)air-conditioning, heating, and ventilation systems, and (4) communications and control cables; and all other physical plant and structures workload such as: (1) antenna towers and poles, (2)buildings and structures, (3)roads and grounds, and (4) utilities (sewerage and water).

Typical duties include:

Working from building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance and repair manuals to plan and lay out the routing, placement type, size, gauge, balance, load, continuity, and safe operation of electrical lines, circuits, systems, equipment and controls. Determines and places distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections and install wiring, couplings, conduit, relays, fixtures, transformers and other electrical devices including electrical service entrances.

Installing and repairing systems used to condition the air for different kinds of structures such as warehouses, ships, hangars, hospitals, submarines, and large office buildings and complexes, including those with areas that have special requirements such as communication centers, electronic data processing centers, operating rooms, laboratories, clean rooms, and other areas with sensitive equipment. Systems use a variety of methods of air conditioning such as mechanical compression, vapor compression, absorption, and steam jet or air cycle.

Sets up and operates 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. Use wood, metal and various composite materials when installing or repairing interior partitions, flooring, panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings. Interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently, and determines the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. Plans and carries out projects from initial layout to completion. Responsible for accuracy, spacing, fit, and structural soundness and finished appearance, which are essential.

The supervisor checks overall work to see that it meets accepted standards and is completed in a timely manner. Incumbent may be required to do a moderate amount of travel.

This position involves maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, masonry, plastering, painting, and other related trades. Duties include but are not limited to:

Carpentry
The incumbent uses skilled techniques to construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Typical work assignments include constructing and repairing a wide variety of structural items such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and miscellaneous items such as workbenches, counter tops, bookcases, equipment cabinets, computer consoles, and items requiring limited decorative trim and molding. The incumbent lays out and installs various modular furniture assemblies. The incumbent sets up and operates a wide variety of wood working machines and tools. The incumbent assembles 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. The incumbent uses wood, metal, and various composite materials when installing or replacing interior partitions, flooring (to include carpet, laminates, VCT and other industry standard types), panels, suspended ceilings, counter tops, and moldings. The incumbent interprets drawings, blueprints, and specifications independently, and determines the layout and work sequences and types of lumber or special related materials. The incumbent plans and carries out projects from initial layout to completion. Accuracy, spacing, fit, and structural soundness and finished appearance are essential.

Plastering
The work also involves mixing, application, and finishing of plaster surfaces in the construction and repair of interior walls and ceilings. The incumbent performs new - plastering on all types of backgrounds such as metal, wood or gypsum lath, wallboard, and masonry surfaces, as well as repairs and patches plaster and stucco surfaces.

Masonry
Work also involves the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of exterior and interior surfaces and structures built of a variety of brick, block, and stone. The incumbent works from oral instructions, blueprints, work orders, and rough sketches. The incumbent plans and lays out the work to be done, selects the proper tools, determines materials to be used, and accomplishes the work in accordance with appropriate methods and accepted trade practices. The incumbent lays common and face brick, firebrick, cinder and cement block, glass block, terra cotta, and various artificial and natural stone in constructing and repairing such items as walls, walks, manholes, boilers, and catch basins. The incumbent lays whole brick in straight, horizontal rows, corners, and more complex curvatures for structures that may include large planters, stairwells and architectural features.

Painting
Paints surfaces by patching, sanding, dusting, and applying paint by brush, spray, or roller to interior or exterior surfaces. Determines the methods, techniques, devices, and materials that are best suited to the surface finish required to insure surfaces have a smooth textured and decorative appearance, for example glossy finish, flat finish, grained effect, or a finish that must meet specified thickness. Prepares surfaces by hand and power sanding, sand blasting, wire brushing, filling, shaping, and leveling with metal and synthetic resins. Mixes and applies pre-coating agents such as pickling and alkali compounds to remove scale, rust, dirt and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly leveling dents and scars. Applies coating materials including paint, varnishes, shellacs, and special painting materials with any of the accepted trade devices including brushes, rollers, rollers with extension handles, airless spray guns including pole guns and graining devices designed to give special effects. Uses coating techniques that insure surfaces are fully coated, protected and free from drips and runs.

Performs other directly related duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD01563A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

This position is an Electronics Technician performing, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Assists engineers in the maintenance of instrument calibration systems that provide a working standard against which field instruments will be tested and calibrated.
• Assists in the development of calibration procedures, recommends changes and improvements to existing procedures, which are used to evaluate the instruments accurately and identify possible deviations from OSHA inspection requirements or national standards.
• Determines the need and initiates requisitions for spare parts for both the safety and industrial hygiene instruments and associated calibration systems that the technician works on or with.
• Maintains records of work performed and prepares special reports on instrument performance as assigned.

This position is an Electronics Technician performing, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Assists engineers in the maintenance of instrument calibration systems that provide a working standard against which field instruments will be tested and calibrated.
• Assists in the development of calibration procedures, recommends changes and improvements to existing procedures, which are used to evaluate the instruments accurately and identify possible deviations from OSHA inspection requirements or national standards.
• Determines the need and initiates requisitions for spare parts for both the safety and industrial hygiene instruments and associated calibration systems that the technician works on or with.
• Maintains records of work performed and prepares special reports on instrument performance as assigned.