Maintenance Worker

Full Job Description

Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Oregon/Washington BLM.

Information about each location and the surrounding area can be found at the chamber of commerce site.

We expect to fill few vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

REMINDER: YOUR RESUME CANNOT EXCEED 2 PAGES The Office of Personnel Management (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 your resume.

Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement or vacancy questions.

Screen-Out element: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element.

Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: - Ability to Do the Work of the Position 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.

WG-07: has the ability to perform those above the simpler and more routine duties of the helper level jobs, less difficult than the journey worker level, but up to and including, under close direction, journey worker level duties, such as conducting plumbing, carpentry, painting and concrete repairs of structures and kiosks; assembling and installing fireplace grills, picnic tables, information kiosks, signs, and exhibit structures; applying paint coatings using standard methods e.g., brushing, rolling and spraying, using pre-mixed paints and stains, two-part epoxies, and weather protective coatings; removing broken concrete, preparing subsurface for repair, mixing, preparing and pouring concrete in accordance with specifications; and repairing facility plumbing needs including, but not limited to, vault toilets, faucets, drains, hot water heaters and drainage systems.

WG-08: has the ability to perform which may include all of the above duties but at a greater level of difficulty and independence.

such as carrying out preventive maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings, related fixtures and utilities without supervision; operating vehicles, equipment, or various materials to perform maintenance work; collaborating with others to plan and/or implement maintenance strategies; interpreting instructions or drawings to complete assembly or installations.

Your resume must state your qualifying training/experience. Your answers to the online questionnaire will be used to evaluate your competencies in the following areas: 1.

Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. 3. Knowledge of Materials 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 consideration.

In 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 listed above.

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 Effort: Works on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and rooftops, and in cramped and hard-to-reach places.

Duties require the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.

Heavier items may occasionally be lifted with assistance of lifting devices or other workers. May work on steep terrain covered slash and debris.

Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, often in the presence of dirt, dust, grease, and fumes.

Assignments involve exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, cuts, bruises and infects. Workers may be exposed to bad weather.

Duties often require the use of protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. Major Duties:

• Maintenance Workers perform trade work assignments associated with the maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings and exterior structures.
• This also includes maintenance related to utilities such as water works, electrical, A/C, and heating systems, as well as related fixtures such as tables, signs, shelters, water systems, pumps, and equipment.
• Other duties may involve cleaning restrooms and comfort stations, collecting and removing trash from facilities, and performing routine grounds maintenance (fertilizing, transplanting, laying sod, pruning, trimming, mowing, etc.).
• This includes operating, under supervision, equipment and tools such as heavy trucks, tractors, backhoes, forklifts, lawn mowers, power saws, drills, cutting torches and electrical testing equipment.
• Maintenance workers may also perform herbicide spraying and operate chainsaws.
• An understanding of some of the common practices and tasks of the painting, plumbing, carpentry, cement, electrical, masonry, air conditioning, and heating trades are required.