Job opening: MAINTENANCE WORKER HELPER
Salary: $23 - 27 per hour
Published at: Aug 14 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
This position is a MAINTENANCE WORKER HELPER, WG-4749-5 working in Commerce City, Colorado for the R6-Colorado Front Range NWR.
This position is also open to the public under announcement R6-24-12511123-SC-DE. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.
Duties
As a MAINTENANCE WORKER HELPER your duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists in lifting, carrying, holding materials and performing other related tasks in installing outdoor water systems, cleaning plugged water pipes and sewer lines, and in renovation of building interiors and exteriors, and the replacement of worn plumbing fixtures; performs minor and simple tasks in the removal and replacement of broken window panes and repairs minor leaks in old roofs on buildings, warehouses, offices and dwellings.
Performance of minor electrical maintenance and repairs by changing light bulbs, replacing light fixtures, electrical switches and electrical outlets.
Aids in the installation, repair and alteration of: cabinets, doors, hardware (such as hinges, catches), interior trim. i.e., sheetrock, baseboards, tile, linoleum. etc., by holding bracing materials, handling tools, materials or fittings.
Uses a variety of wood working tools to cut boards to length, as well as accomplishing shaping, sanding and finishing work.
Prepares and paints interior and exterior building surfaces by scraping or brushing to remove old paint and applying new paint or sealant through use of brushes, rollers or sprayers.
Assists in mixing and pouring cement and in the construction of very simple forms.
Cleans machinery with wirebrush and paints equipment.
Drives one or more types of trucks with rated weight capacities up to and including one ton in hauling cargo or passengers within government installations and over public roads.
Washes and fuels vehicles, performs such services as checking, changing oil and water; checking fluid levels in crankcases, power steering, transmissions, batteries, radiators, braking systems, etc. ; changes, repairs, rotates, replaces tires; replaces oil find air filters; checks, adjusts, replaces fan belts, hoses, and similar items.
Maintains motorboats, rafts and other watercraft in safe working condition.
Assures that necessary safety equipment is on hand and adequate supplies are available in accessible locations for field personnel.
Maintains station grounds by mowing lawns, mulching, weed eating, trimming shrubs, and spraying weeds with chemicals.
Maintains walking trails, boardwalks and observation points by keeping them clean from debris, trimming encroaching shrubs and by making simple repairs such as replacing broken boards.
Installs and maintains display panels, visitor information and traffic control signage, and exhibits to assist station visitors.
Assures that visitor facilities are clean and well maintained, to include regular cleaning of outhouses, toilets, trash receptacles, boat ramps, and parking areas.
Keeps station buildings such as meeting rooms, visitor center, shop, and refuge office clean by sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, ensuring bathrooms are clean and have the necessary supplies.
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Resume (See "Required Documents"). Failure to provide ALL required information on your resume will result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all information is provided on resume.
- Eligibility and Supporting documents - You will ONLY be considered for the eligibilities that you select "yes" to AND submit the required supporting documentation, as listed in the Required Documents section.
- Merit promotion applicants must meet time-in-grade requirement, as defined in 5 CFR 300, Subpart F.
- Suitability for employment, as determined by background investigation.
- Driver’s License: Selectee may be required to possess and maintain a valid State driver's license at all times during their tenure.
- Uniform: Official U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service uniform MAY be required.
- Probationary Period: Selectees may be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Individuals assigned male at birth after 12-31-59 must be registered for the Selective Service. To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
Qualifications
By the closing date of this announcement, you must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Handbook X118C, Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupation.
http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/
Although no specific amount of experience, education or training is required, applicants must meet a minimum level of ability in relation to the position and the Assessment Questionnaire in order to be rated qualified for consideration. To be qualified candidates must meet any screen out element(s) listed at an "acceptable" level, and must achieve an average rating of at least "acceptable" on all of the elements. Only education, training, or experience acquired before the closing date will be considered.
SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements.
The screen out element for this position is: The ability to perform the duties of this position without more than normal supervision.
Knowledge to perform maintenance and repair of grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures and utilities.
Ability to use and maintain tools and Equipment.
Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, and follow safety practices.
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.
Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Wage Grade (WG) positions.
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