National Cemetery Administration (NCA)
The Maintenance Worker/Mechanic performs internment related activities, grounds maintenance operations, setting headstones and markers, and other associated tasks. Maintenance Worker/Mechanics average a Total Loss Rate (defined as any loss due to retirement, death, termination, voluntary separation, or transfer that removes the employee from the selected NCA facility) of 18.73% a year. Skillbridge can make a meaningful impact by allowing highly trained transitioning military members accustomed to learning critical and portable skillsets gain hands-on experience that can be leveraged as the members transition to the next phase of reintegration into civilian life. Objectives: Expand the DoD Skillbridge at all VA National Cemeteries by: • Establishing a program that develops a pipeline of VA-trained Maintenance Worker/Mechanics• Providing a structured training/internship opportunity that supports transitioning service members’ career goals and civilian transition• Supporting transitioning service members in pursuing careers with VA
ABOUT THE JOB
NCA will fully implement a VA SkillBridge program to train and hire transitioning service members for the position of Maintenance Worker/Mechanic.Priority Hiring Areas: The preferred skills for the Maintenance Worker/Mechanic position are: • Proficient use of tools and construction equipment• Customer service• Attention to detail• Critical thinking• Willingness to learn and advance your career• Strong work ethic and reliability
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs internment related activities
- Grounds maintenance operations
- Setting headstones and markers
- Other associated tasks
QUALIFICATIONS
- Proficient use of tools and construction equipment
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Willingness to learn and advance your career
- Strong work ethic and reliability
ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES
All Services
BENEFITS
- Training and hiring transitioning service members for Maintenance Worker/Mechanic
- Structured training/internship opportunity supporting civilian transition
- Support in pursuing careers with VA
PROGRAM COST
0
OTHER
N/A