Maintenance Worker/Heavy Equipment Operator (FW1553-FL-002)

Job Description

Job Description

Maintenance Worker/Heavy Equipment Operator (FW1553-FL-002) ID: FW1553-FL-002 Location: Hobe Sound Program: FWS
Wage/Hr: $20.00 Hours/Week: 29 hrs per week - Estimated 960 hours Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, technical, and operational support to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service through the Experienced Services Program (ESP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

Qualifications:

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience OR AA Degree

• Experience operating equipment such as skidsteer, and tractor as examples preferred but not required.

Duties:

Perform facilities maintenance, grounds maintenance, project support, landscaping, equipment operation, and other project support services for Nathaniel P. Reed Hobe Sound National Wildlife Refuge. May travel to other refuges, as needed.

• Facilities Maintenance ? Uses hand and power tools to repair, replace and maintain damaged or worn property. Performs maintenance, installation, and repair of mechanical and physical components of facilities and grounds. Provides routine plumbing, electric, irrigation, standalone generator, HVAC system maintenance, repair and enhancement as examples. Conducts routine carpentry, metal work, painting, cleaning, and landscaping. Conducts as needed janitorial services.   40%
• Grounds Maintenance and Project Support: Posts signs, digs trenches, plants vegetation, installs, maintains and repairs fences and gates. Mows, trims vegetation, weed eats and pulls weeds by hand. Treats unwanted vegetation with herbicide. Assists in maintenance of natural areas, parking areas, roadways and trails. Coordinates and oversees maintenance volunteers.   40%
• Equipment operations - operates gasoline, battery, electric or diesel-powered equipment such as lawn maintenance tools, riding mowers, tractor, skidsteer. Ability to operate equipment utilizing multiple attachments including but not limited to brush cutting, brush mastication, lifting, hauling, shipping.   15%
• Perform administrative duties related to time keeping. Maintain Service property, such as computers, cameras, printers and other hardware or software needed for the position.   5%

• Use of heavy equipment and certain hand and power tools require Service certification before use. Training would be provided by the Service as available.
• Overnight travel: overnight travel is not required, but may be requested to assist other Refuges.
• Health and Safety Considerations: Training would be provided to operate equipment as needed in order to gain Service certification to operate.
• Required Safety Gear: Proper PPE including but not limited to Hard Hat, Eye Protection and Gloves will be provided
• Physical requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours). Must be able to walk up to ¼ mile to project site locations. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds without assistance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.