FUL-Maintenance Worker

Summary

You will serve as a FUL-Maintenance WorkerCentral Washington NWR Complex Hanford Reach National Monument in Burbank Washington.

This is a temporary position expected to last 12 months but may be extended up to maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding.

.First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with repairs that can be accomplished by removing cleaning replacing packing and sealing defective parts of utility supply and disposal systems such as dirty traps sections of broken pipe faucets and leaky drains.
• Workers assist with hooking up equipment (for example water heaters and disposal units) to installed systems and help replace sections of pipe and tile by following previously-used routes hangers and levels.
• Prepares surface through removal of such things as scale rust dirt and old paint from surfaces so that coating materials will adhere properly.
• Mix pour spread and level cement and concrete surfaces for structures sidewalks steps walls curbs ramps and roads.
• Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance on traditional and alternative (e.g. wind solar geothermal) heating refrigeration and air- conditioning systems.
• Operates farm-type tractors and towed or attached equipment to maintain grounds dikes canals levees marshes fire maintenance/prevention and road medians or perform farming functions.
• Operate and perform operator maintenance on one or more motor vehicles including platform trucks van trucks stake trucks dump trucks passenger shuttle vans and cargo vans which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 4500 kilograms (10000 pounds) and up to 11700 kilograms (26000 pounds) to include air brakes but not to include special permits.
• Repairs by replacing adjusting or cleaning defective limited external combustion parts or components. For example fluid levels air filters and interior lights tire pressure and hose connections washing the vehicle spark plugs radiator caps and a variety of belts and hoses.

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 have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You are required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours which may include evenings weekends and holidays.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

Qualifications

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

Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) 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 factor.

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.

All 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

Education

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

Additional information

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: within 50 miles of Burbank Washington. 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.

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 Demands: The employee frequently is required to perform heavy lifting and exerts considerable physical effort while using hand and
power tools. Work requires extensive leg arm and hand movement standing stooping walking bending climbing and kneeling and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The employee frequently lifts carries and sets up parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. The employee uses jacks pulleys dollies or other lifting and carrying devices. Work may be from ladders scaffolding platforms or high places and in hard-to-reach places. Frequent arm and leg movements are required to operate controls make repairs and build items. Energy is needed working in small confined spaces or elevated areas and operating equipment over rough surfaces. Location of the tools and controls/attachments frequently requires working in awkward or strained positions.

Working Conditions: Work is accomplished both in an office setting (5%) and outdoors (95%). Works outside in all kinds of weather and
frequently exposed to running water fumes dust grease dirt falling from ladders or scaffolding electricity and moving parts of equipment and machinery. Work performed outside is in a variety of settings where steep terrain extremely uneven rocky and slippery footing is normal. Temperature extremes are common. Work is regularly exposed to the possibility of bites cuts scrapes bruises falls falling material or injury from equipment
associated with power equipment or hazardous materials. Work demands conformance to safety requirements including the use of a variety of personal protective equipment in adherence to applicable laws rules and regulations such as: protective clothing hardhats hearing protection safety glasses goggles gloves steel toe heavy leather boots respirator and other personal protective items. Serious injury may result from getting caught in operating equipment or from collisions with automobiles when operating on or near public roads.

Candidates 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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