Maintenance Worker

Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service•Miami, FL

About The Position

This position is located in Veterinary Services Field Operations at a USDA Livestock Quarantine facility. The facility facilitates the importation of livestock, poultry, exotic birds, and zoo animals into the United States. These centers examine, test, and isolate imported animals to ensure they are free of diseases and parasites harmful to American livestock and poultry. The Maintenance Worker performs preventive maintenance and repairs on buildings and systems, assists with planning facility modifications, obtains repair supplies, and supports other maintenance workers. The position also provides animal-care assistance, including feeding, handling, biosecurity, and general husbandry for a variety of animal species. Work is performed inside and outdoors in a high-security quarantine animal facility. The job may involve frequent showers, exposure to extreme weather, temperature and humidity shifts, excessive noise, slippery or uneven surfaces, and possible cuts, burns, bruises, scratches, or animal-related injury and health hazards. The employee lifts and carries equipment and materials weighing 20–100 pounds, often on ladders or scaffolds, and may work in hard-to-reach areas and uncomfortable positions. Work outside normal business hours may be necessary.

Requirements

Meet the training and experience requirements necessary to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties; vacancy-question answers must be supported by resume work experience.
Possess a valid state driver's license at the time of application.
Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
Individuals born male after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Pass required background investigation and/or fingerprint checks and successfully complete a one-year probationary period unless previously served.
Pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
Enroll in Continuous Vetting as required for USDA employees.
Be able to lift and carry equipment and materials weighing 20–100 pounds and perform the physical activities described for the job.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive building maintenance, including carpentry, painting, flushing sewer lines, roof repair, and maintenance of electrical and system controls.
Identify needed repairs, estimate required materials, and help plan and implement ongoing facility modifications and alterations.
Assist with ordering and purchasing supplies and materials needed for repairs.
Assist other maintenance workers in completing tasks.
Maintain and operate hand and power tools used in carpentry, masonry, painting, roofing, plumbing, and electrical work.
Assist with animal care, including feeding, care, unloading and release, biosecurity, restraint, and general animal husbandry for a variety of animal species.