MAINTENANCE WORKER

Summary About the Position: Position is under the directorate of Installation Services Public Works Division Roads and Grounds Branch. Responsibilities Construct, alter, repair, or modify items and structures such as framework, rafters, doors, finished paneling, windows, rough furniture, interior and exterior trim, trusses, and beams. Install lintels and arches. Perform routine and emergency services on door locks, vehicle locks, cargo doors, windows, and padlocks. Check the condition of foundations, walks, flooring, roofs, doors, windows, guttering, roof joists and rafters, concrete walls, and block walls. Return orders filled out with problems corrected or material required to be ordered. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying on Time-Limited Assignments 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an MAINTENANCE WORKER without more than normal supervision. 1) Performing major and minor maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, and interior and exterior structures related to building maintenance, 2) Repairing work involving trades such as plumbing, painting, carpentry, roofing, asphalt work, masonry, locksmith, and related work, and 3) Performing routine and emergency services on door locks. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments PHYSICAL EFFORT The incumbent is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and occasionally work in uncomfortable positions for short periods of time. Frequently lifts, carries, and set up material that weighs up to 45 lbs. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is done inside and outside with occasional exposure to inclement weather and the usual climate extremes. Subject to noisy, dusty, dirty, greasy, wet and slippery conditions, and vibration caused by power tool/equipment operation. There are the common dangers inherent in power tool operation such as cuts and bruises, and exposure to electrical shocks and burns. Exposed to solvents and other toxic chemical compounds. Must wear appropriate safety gear, equipment, and protective clothing such as: hard hat, mask, goggles, gloves, respirator, ear plugs, etc. as required. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct deposit of pay is required. This is an Logistics Career Program position. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. The Department of the Army is committed to the highest ethical standards and, as an employee, you will be covered by the criminal conflict of interest statutes and the Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch. Position may be filled as a time-limited promotion, reassignment or change to lower grade not to exceed (NTE) five years by a current permanent Army employee. Time-limited promotions may be extended up to a maximum of five years. Time-limited reassignments and changes to lower grade may exceed five years, however return rights may be impacted. Position may be made permanent without further competition.