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Job opening: Maintenance Worker Helper

Salary: $20 - 23 per hour
City: Ames
Published at: Sep 11 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service, National Animal Disease Center (NADC), in Ames, IA. In this position, you will assist higher level employees with plumbing, sheet metal, electrical, carpentry, painting, and masonry duties.

Duties

Assist with repair of drains and plumbing systems. Use measuring instruments for HVAC and electrical maintenance and repairs. Use the proper tools, equipment and required materials for duties to which assigned. Knowledge of using concrete, painting, and carpentry work.

Requirements

  • You must be a US Citizen or US National.
  • Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
  • Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
  • Successful completion of one-year probationary period, unless previously served.
  • Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
  • May be called in nights and weekends to make or assist in emergency repairs or operations.
  • Must possess a valid state-issued driver's license.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 09/15/2023. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Maintenance Worker Helper without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort Work requires active walking, prolonged periods of standing, climbing, stooping, bending, crawling, and working in cramped positions or crowded areas. May be required to lift items up to 100 lb. Working Conditions Subject to fumes from welding, soldering and sparks, gases, and toxic fumes. Subject to infection, injury, and continuous exposure to hazards of cuts, bruises, noise, vibrations, bums, dust, dirt, and danger from flying chips when using powered and hand tools. Subject to falls when working on ladders and scaffolds. Usually works inside of heated buildings but may be required to work on equipment and roofs outside in inclement weather. Must wear a full-face respirator when working in biological control areas; restrictions of facial hair may be imposed for proper use of personal protective equipment.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

  • Address Agricultural Research Service 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 US
  • Name: Tamicka Johnson
  • Phone: (703) 259-9323
  • Email: [email protected]

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