Maintenance Worker

Full Job Description

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. Thes positions are located in Arcata and Redding, CA.

Information about the surrounding areas can be found at Arcata and Redding. We expect to fill two vacancies. This is a temporary appointment.

Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status and will be for a period not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year.

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications.

There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision.

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume.

No assumptions will be made about your experience.

To qualify for this position, you must meet the below screen outs and your resume must demonstrate that you have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job elements: (Screen-out): Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

(Screen-out): Must possess and maintain valid state Driver's License while employed in this position. Job Element 1: Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc.

Job Element 2: Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Job Element 3: Use of measuring instruments. Job Element 4: Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc.

(includes blueprinting reading). Job Element 5: Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.

Job Element 6: Knowledge of maintenance work related to maintaining grounds, building, and exterior structures.

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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Work requires varying physical activity such as lifting heavy articles, bending, stooping, walking, and dexterity with hand tools.

Duty requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb and work in tiring an uncomfortable position.

May work on loose uneven and steep side slope terrain covered with rocks, slash and debris are common.

Walking outside improved sites is often required to do litter clean up and construct new facilities and trails. Operating vehicles over a long period of time.

Hiking over rough terrain with trail crews is periodically required to repair and construct trails. Work Environment: Work performed most of the time is conducted outdoors.

Daily temperatures can vary as much as 40 degrees in one day although temperature changes are generally moderate. Summer temperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Major Duties:

• Performs both preventive and corrective maintenance of BLM facilities.
• Assist Recreation Personnel with sign maintenance which includes installing, repairing, replacing, staining or repainting all BLM signage within the Field Office recreation facilities
• Modify and/or construct building interior such as walls, partitions, shelves, cabinets, etc.
• Wash down interior of restrooms with disinfectant, apply odor control chemical as needed.