Maintenance Worker

Summary NIST is seeking Maintenance Workers to support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of facilities and grounds that enable critical federal research activities. This position performs maintenance, repair, landscaping, and equipment operation duties that help maintain infrastructure, utilities, and site operations. The work supports continuity of operations, emergency response readiness, and a safe environment for employees, visitors, and laboratory operations. Responsibilities The primary purpose of this position is the operation, repair, and maintenance of exterior grounds systems in a research and development facility/campus. In this position you will: - Perform a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of grounds, buildings, and related structures, fixtures and utilities. - Install, operate, maintain and repair exterior civil/building systems commonly found in a government research and development facility. - Maintain the grounds landscape through mowing and line trimming and minor irrigation repairs. - Assist with site snow removal during winter operations which can include operating snow blowers, plows, heavy equipment and shovels to clear site walkways, parking lots and building entrances. Snow removal duties can be assigned out of hours or during normal business hours as the weather events occur. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications There is no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to operate heavy equipment and maintain exterior grounds components/systems without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher 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. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: This position has physical requirements which include, but may not be limited to: - Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over - Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over - Pushing (1 hour) - Reaching above shoulder - Use of fingers - Both hands required - Walking (6 hours) - Standing (6 hours) - Crawling (2 hours) - Kneeling (2 hours) - Repeated bending (6 hours) - Climbing, legs only (4 hours) - Climbing, use of legs and arms - Both legs required - Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle - Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously - Specific visual requirement: Correctable 20/40 - Both eyes required - Depth perception - Ability to distinguish basic colors - Ability to distinguish shades of colors - Hearing (aid may be permitted) This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: - Outside and inside - Excessive heat - Excessive cold - Excessive dampness or chilling -Dry atmospheric conditions - Constant noise - Dust - Silica, asbestos, etc. - Fumes, smoke, or gases - Solvents (degreasing agents) - Grease and oils - Radiant energy - Electrical energy - Slippery or uneven walking surfaces - Working around machinery with moving parts - Working around moving objects or vehicles - Working on ladders or scaffolding - Working below ground - Working with hands in water - Vibration - Working alone - Protracted or irregular hours of work - Other: Long hours working on snow crew NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities. For more information, please visit our Careers website.