Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. These positions are located in Escalante, Utah. Information about Escalante and the surrounding area can be found here. We expect to fill two (2) vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Duties

These positions serve as Maintenance Workers for the Paria River District. Performs facility maintenance duties ranging from electrical, painting, custodial, plumbing, carpentry, welding, cement finishing, warehousing, grounds care, forklift/vehicle operator, heating and air conditioning, and equipment maintenance. Performs operational and annual maintenance of administrative and recreational sites to include cleaning and maintaining facilities, landscaping, applying herbicide, installing and operating water systems, and winterizing equipment and grounds. Assists with construction, installation, and maintenance of facilities at recreation sites, such as campgrounds, trailheads, kiosks, signs, parking areas, walkways, shelters, tent pads, fire pits, grills, picnic tables, and toilet structures. Operates and maintains various types of equipment such as heavy duty 4X4 pickups, forklift, skid-steer loader with various attachments, hydraulic lift dump trailer. Performs routine cleaning of facilities, vehicles, and grounds. Provides maintenance and operation of drinking water systems and solar systems at administrative and recreation sites. Paints and/or stains interior and exterior surfaces on BLM owned facilities and structures. Obtain, maintain, a government purchase card for procuring necessary supplies, material, and/or equipment for resolving project needs. Use various tools, electronics, equipment and computers to analysis, document, research, and correct maintenance issues.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position.
• May require a one year probationary period.

Qualifications

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: 1) Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. 2) This position will require you obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license. OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Demands: The work requires walking stooping, bending, lying flat and repeated lifting. The incumbent must have good vision, reaction reflexes and depth perception. Physical demands require coordination for hand, eye and body. The incumbent must exert physical effort related to actions such as lifting and carrying heavy loads (10-100 pounds), pushing, pulling, carrying objects of various weights, sizes and shapes, walking, climbing, crawling and bending. Work Environment: Work is performed in all kinds of environments from an office setting to project sites in rough and steep terrain. Field work involves vehicular and foot access and may involve accessing remote areas. Temperatures many range from below zero to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Weather may include periods of rain, snow and heavy winds. Wearing of the authorized BLM uniform is optional during field work.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address BLM Utah State Office BLM Utah State Office, UT-953 400 West 200 South Suite 500 Salt Lake City, UT 84101 US
• Name: BLM Utah HR Recruitment Team
• Email: [email protected]