This position is located on the Flathead National Forest, Swan Lake Ranger District, Bigfork, Montana. The maintenance worker performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of all buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures, and utilities on the Forest. For additional information about the duties of this position, please contact Brent Olson at brent.olson@usda.gov or 406-249-4994.

Duties

Perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of all buildings and related structures, fixtures, and utilities on the District. Conduct repairs and maintains living quarters, Fire, Administrative and other facilities. Install barriers, simple small bridges, doors; build staircases; build forms and pour concrete. Troubleshoot electrical problems that occur. Replace circuit breakers and light fixtures. Add additional receptacles and switches. Repair electric water heater elements, run thin wall conduit, rigid conduit, PVC, and romex wiring. Repair waterlines, install toilets and lavatory fixtures, install electric and propane water heaters, repair and snake sewer lines. Repair waterlines, install toilets and lavatory fixtures, install electric and propane water heaters, repair and snake sewer lines. Repair waterlines, install toilets and lavatory fixtures, install electric and propane water heaters, repair and snake sewer lines. Maintain propane and diesel power generators.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or 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.
• 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.gov

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Basic Requirement: WG-4749: 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 Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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: HRM_Contact_Center@usda.gov