FUL-Maintenance Worker

Summary

This Maintenance Worker position is located at Weir Farm National Historical Park in Wilton CT.

This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local (FUL) Hiring Authority - Limited to applicants who live within the defined local commuting area at the time of application.

This is a TERM position with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended one (1) additional year.

Please see Additional Information section for more details.

Duties

The major duties for this Term Maintenance Worker position will be project-based performing trade work that includes the preparation and painting of the historic Burlingham House (ca. 1760) which serves as the parks visitor center and museum store.

In addition this position may perform other simple and routine work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds exterior structures buildings equipment and related utilities requiring the use of a variety of trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry masonry plumbing electrical cement work painting and other related trades.

• Provides routine maintenance on park facilities including minor carpentry painting plumbing and electrical work.
• Assist higher-graded maintenance employees in the performance of maintenance tasks.
• Safely and effectively uses hand power tools required for the job and has the ability to maintain these tools properly.

Physical Effort: Works from ladders scaffolds and platforms and where surfaces to be coated or the parts of systems worked on are hard to reach that require incumbent to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 40 pounds.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside where dirt spray and fumes are present. Also required to work in inclement weather and/or wear protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit LICENSE: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• WORK SCHEDULE: Weekend work will be required. You may be required to work on-call evenings weekends holidays and overtime.
• You may be required to travel occasionally. You may be required to obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• UNIFORM: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. Please see Qualifications section below for more information.

Qualifications

To qualify for this WGposition you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT).
   • Able to perform common tasks associated with maintenance work including facility maintenance and repair of residential and commercial buildings including carpentry painting minor plumbing and electrical work.
2. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
3. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
4. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic).

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient you will receive no further preparing your application describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors.

Volunteer Experience: 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.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD: As a condition of employment for accepting this position you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary period such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional information

TERM APPOINTMENT :
This is a full-time TERM position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended 1 (one) additional year for a total of two (2) years based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last without further competition at managements discretion. Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The agency retains sole discretion and without further competition the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment based on changes to the term appointment regulation(s). No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

FIELD UNIT LOCAL (FUL) HIRING AUTHORITY :
This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application . For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: any county within 100 miles of Weir Farm National Historical Park. You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed lease/rental agreement utility bill insurance policy etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.

A selectee receiving a first appointment to the Federal Government (Civil Service) is entitled only to the lowest step of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this vacancy shall not be construed as granting an entitlement to a higher rate of pay.

EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program
The Department of the Interior has created a two-year Veteran Hiring Pilot as established by the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences (EXPLORE) Act that aims to expand employment opportunities for Veterans (and eligible transitioning Service Members). This position has been identified as EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot eligible. The pilot supports DOIs conservation and resource management mission by connecting qualified Veterans with career opportunities across the Department. To learn more visit Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Required Experience:

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