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Job opening: Maintenance Mechanic Helper

Salary: $21 per hour
Published at: Oct 26 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is located within a National Forest. The primary purpose of this position is to perform various duties to accomplish preventive maintenance, repair, and upkeep of building and grounds.

Duties

Serves as maintenance mechanic helper performing simple and routine tasks. Assists journeyman in the trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting by performing basic tasks incidental to the trades. Assists in preparatory work by assembling tools and materials and carrying them to the job site. Assists journeymen in performing miscellaneous work such as stripping forms, threading pipe, pulling wire, etc. Learns to use a variety of hand and power tools in accomplishment assignments. Cleans work area and tools. Some individual positions may not perform work in all the areas listed below, but all positions must perform work in at least two trade areas to be covered by this position description. Assists maintenance mechanic in construction/alterations/repairs of items and wooden structures. Measures and cuts materials to required lengths and dimensions. Installs structural and trim items by nailing, bolting, mortising, doweling, and gluing. Uses a variety of common hand and power tools, and basic assembly and fastening procedures. Assists in repair and replacement of items such as faucets flush valves, pipes, fittings, and connections. Helps to repair/replace burned out switches and relays, loose connection and fittings, damaged light fixtures. etc. Assists in preparing surfaces and painting new lumber and other material that have been installed as a result of repair work. Mixes and thins paints, applies prime and finish coats to surfaces. Applies material so that the surfaces are free from skips, runs, and drips. Assists with repairs to various facilities and grounds such as repairs to drainage systems, roofs, grounds and street repairs, flooring, and other miscellaneous tasks. Operates motor vehicles in performance of assigned duties. Loads and unloads materials and equipment. Performs vehicle maintenance in accordance with established instructions, rules and regulations. Cleans working area upon completion of assignments and removes waste materials from the area. Cleans and cares for tools and equipment.

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.
  • Direct Deposit - Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of your choosing.
  • Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-Verify.
  • Must be 18 years of age.

Qualifications

You must possess the Basic Requirements identified below to be considered eligible for this position. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Your application or resume must clearly show that you possess the appropriate experience requirements. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement. Ability to Do the Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials There is no substitution of education for this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To receive consideration for this position, you must meet all qualification requirements on the closing date of this announcement.

Contacts

  • Address USDA Forest Service HRM Contact Center DO NOT MAIL IN APPLICATIONS, SEE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE ANNOUNCEMENT Albuquerque, NM 87109 US
  • Name: HRM Contact Center
  • Phone: 1-877-372-7248 X2
  • Email: [email protected]

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