Maintenance Worker

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in Winnemucca, NV. For information about the area visit: Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce. We expect to fill three vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Responsibilities Perform duties as a maintenance worker including facilities, grounds maintenance, and equipment maintenance. Tasks include carpentry, painting, plumbing, cement finishing, motor vehicle operator and warehouse worker. Basic repair of plumbing in buildings, potable water systems and irrigation systems. Services and maintains equipment and making repairs as needed including scheduled maintenance. Measure, cut, construct, repair, or modify different materials such as wood, composite, piping, and concrete. Construct and repair items as needed from layman’s oral descriptions. Basic shop mathematics and skill using measuring tapes, squares, levels, and other carpentry tools to plan, lay out, measure, cut construct and install materials. Operate machinery and equipment in a safe mode as prescribed by technical manuals and safety reports. Repairing or replacing doors and walls surfaces; repairing or replacing fences, posts, barriers, signs, bulletin boards, and assists with repairing kiosks; repainting or staining buildings and other structures Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. 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. Selective Placement Factors: 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: Current, valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Qualifications for the WG-07 Maintenance Worker: I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties as a Maintenance Worker. I am skilled in machinery repair, carpentry, plumbing systems (unclog drains, repair leaks), minor electrical repairs (change light bulbs, replace outlets and switches), performing general carpentry on existing facilities and new construction, and other hand operated equipment. I have the ability to perform the full range of duties as a Maintenance Worker. I am skilled in machinery repair, plumbing systems (unclog drains, repair leaks), minor electrical repairs (change light bulbs, replace outlets and switches), performing general carpentry on existing facilities and new construction. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. I have the ability to perform common duties as a Maintenance Worker performing machinery repair, plumbing systems (unclog drains, repair leaks), minor electrical repairs (change light bulbs, replace outlets and switches), performing general carpentry on existing facilities and/or new construction. I have the ability to perform simple and a variety of basic maintenance repairs on equipment. I have received training on the use of various power tools. 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: Position requires extensive physical activity in an outdoor environment, such as lifting and carrying loads up to 100 pounds. Considerable strain is caused by the constant vibration of the equipment. Will have to wear some protective devices when operating noisy and dusty machines and on construction/maintenance sites. The incumbent will frequently be required to work in awkward or strained positions. The work will be very tiring due to the above conditions performed over extended periods of time. Work Environment: Duties are primarily performed out of doors and periods of time in the field are to be expected. Work is performed in all types of weather. The incumbent will be exposed to fuel, grease, fumes, smoke, noise, vibration, dust, mud and ice. Clothing and skin will become dirty, muddy and greasy. There are many potential hazards while performing maintenance work. The operator is exposed to injury due to the possibility of the equipment overturning or tools malfunctioning. Incumbent should be alert to these hazards and be prepared to cope with them before they become a problem. The incumbent must be able to work in temperatures ranging from below 0 to above 110 degrees Fahrenheit. A variety of repairs are regularly required on the administrative and recreational site facilities involving carpentry, electrical knowledge, concrete and plumbing work. Incumbent will assess all electrical, plumbing and structural problems promptly, in a safe and efficient manner to determine whether the problem can be corrected internally or will require a contract. Responsible for coordination and administration of any major physical plant jobs identified and funded through deferred maintenance. The incumbent is responsible for the general service, maintenance, repair and modification of tools and equipment. Education This position falls under the Job Element standards for the WG-4749 – General Maintenance and Operations Family occupational series. There is no substitution of education for experience at this grade level. Additional Information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is not eligible for Telework. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: Recruitment Incentive or Relocation Incentive or Student Loan Repayment. This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number NV-Merit-25-12578138-KP, for status candidates and special hiring authority eligibles. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.