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Milivate

National Cemetery Administration (NCA)

SkillBridge
Washington, DC
151 - 180 days
No Cost
Posted 564 days ago

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

POINT OF CONTACT

Elisa Cadwell

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