FUL-Maintenance Worker

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Burbank, WA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker serves the Central Washington NWR Complex at Hanford Reach National Monument in Burbank, Washington. This is a temporary position expected to last 12 months, with the possibility of extension up to a maximum of two years based on agency needs and funding. First-time hires to the Federal government normally start at step 1 of the pay rate.

The employee assists with maintenance and repair of utility, supply, and disposal systems; prepares surfaces for coatings; mixes and applies cement and concrete; assists with maintenance of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems; operates tractors and related equipment for grounds and land maintenance; and operates and performs operator maintenance on specified motor vehicles.

Work takes place approximately 5% in an office setting and 95% outdoors. The position involves substantial physical effort, including lifting, carrying, tool use, and working in awkward, elevated, confined, and uneven locations. The employee must follow safety requirements and use personal protective equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must successfully undergo a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must complete training and obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Applicants must document relevant experience and training in their application; qualifications are assessed from described experience, not job titles alone.
• Must reside within 50 miles of Burbank, Washington, at the time of application and provide proof of residency within the defined commuting area.
• Must be able to meet the position's physical demands, including frequent lifting and carrying of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Must comply with applicable safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Qualifying paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer experience, may be credited.
• The position is eligible for the EXPLORE Act Veteran Hiring Pilot Program for Veterans and eligible transitioning Service Members.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs to utility, supply, and disposal systems, including removing, cleaning, replacing, packing, and sealing defective parts such as traps, pipe sections, faucets, and drains.
• Assist with connecting equipment such as water heaters and disposal units to installed systems, and replacing pipe and tile sections along existing routes and supports.
• Prepare surfaces by removing scale, rust, dirt, and old paint so coating materials adhere properly.
• Mix, pour, spread, and level cement and concrete for structures, sidewalks, steps, walls, curbs, ramps, and roads.
• Assist with preventive and corrective maintenance on traditional and alternative heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems.
• Operate farm-type tractors and attached or towed equipment to maintain grounds, dikes, canals, levees, marshes, fire-maintenance or prevention areas, road medians, or perform farming functions.
• Operate and perform operator maintenance on specified motor vehicles, including trucks and vans generally weighing more than 10,000 pounds and up to 26,000 pounds, including vehicles with air brakes.
• Repair vehicles by replacing, adjusting, or cleaning limited external combustion parts or components, including fluid levels, air filters, interior lights, tire pressure, hose connections, spark plugs, radiator caps, belts, and hoses; wash vehicles.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed