This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Midwest Area (MWA), at the National Animal Disease Center in Ames, Iowa. In this position, you will be responsible for the elements of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, carpentry, and general maintenance of the facility.

Duties

Welds dissimilar metals and performs sheet metal work related to maintaining HVAC systems. Reads control diagrams, repair manuals, and design drawings. Works with procurement personnel to help specific special materials and equipment needs. Insert Operates central computer-based building automation system (BAS) to monitor and control environmental conditions in office, research, and biocontainment facilities.

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/
• Motor Vehicle or Commercial Driver’s License Required.
• Special Physical Requirements/Demands (Wage System employee only).
• SAC and full background investigations required for positions working with BSL-3 (or higher) agents, or in BSL-3/BSL-4 facilities.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 07/18/2024 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 Mechanic, 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 is done on benches, supports, ladders, scaffolds, roof, on catwalks, in modules, manholes, ditches, around fixtures and piping which requires continuous standing, stooping, bending, climbing, working overhead in stretched, cramped and awkward positions. May lift or carry items weighing up to 75 lb., and on occasion lift items in excess of 75 lb. Working Conditions: Subject to fumes, sparks, and gases. Subject to injury and continuous exposure to hazards of cuts, bruises, noise, vibrations, burns, dust, dirt and danger from flying chips when using powered and hand tools. Subject to falls from ladders and scaffolds. Work is performed inside and outside under generally favorable conditions, but is also required to work outside in all kinds of weather. Changes clothing provided by the center while at the work duty station. May be required to shower prior to reporting to duty station and/or in accordance with entrance/exit safety protocols for specific areas of the center. 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. May be called in nights and weekends to make or assist in emergency repairs. May be required to work on rotating shifts to ensure 24 hours Utility Plant coverage. 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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Agricultural Research Service 5601 Sunnyside Ave Beltsville, MD 20705 US
• Name: Juliana Hensley
• Phone: (571) 669-3483
• Email: [email protected]