Maintenance Worker

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • New Richmond, WI

15d • Onsite

About The Position

This Maintenance Worker (WG-4749-08) position is with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, St Croix Wetland Management District, in New Richmond, Wisconsin. At the full-performance level, the employee maintains multiple buildings and housing units; services refuge vehicles and heavy equipment; maintains grounds and access areas; and supports safety, inventory, and related administrative work. The work includes operating and maintaining facilities, equipment, and attachments, often outdoors in varied weather and terrain. The position requires maintaining a valid driver’s license and equipment certifications, obtaining a pesticide applicator’s license on the job, and obtaining a Class A CDL within six months of hiring. Uniforms are required, and a uniform allowance is provided. Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. A one-year probationary period may apply.

The work is approximately 5% in an office setting and 95% outdoors. It involves substantial physical effort, including frequent lifting and carrying of equipment weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Work may involve ladders, scaffolding, platforms, high or hard-to-reach places, and exposure to weather extremes, uneven or slippery terrain, machinery, fumes, dust, grease, dirt, and hazardous materials. Personal protective equipment is required as appropriate.

The announcement states that there is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions. Recruitment or relocation incentives may be offered to eligible candidates on a case-by-case basis; they are not guaranteed. A continued service agreement may be required if an incentive or permanent change in duty station applies. Federal employment benefits are available, subject to position and eligibility conditions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
• Must maintain certification on all equipment operated.
• Must obtain and maintain a Pesticide Applicator’s License; it is to be acquired on the job.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License within six months of hiring.
• Must complete pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing; a verified positive test precludes appointment.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• May be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors, including the ability to do maintenance mechanic work without more than normal supervision, equipment assembly and repair, use of measuring instruments, tool and equipment use and maintenance, motor vehicle operation, and interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element and an average of at least 2 points across all job elements to qualify.
• Applicants must describe relevant experience and training in their resume; the resume must support their assessment questionnaire responses.
• Current Federal employees whose resumes do not state hours worked per week must submit a non-award SF-50; other applicants must state full-time or part-time status and hours worked per week.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings and housing units, performing basic carpentry, electrical, plumbing, boiler and heating system work, and routine repairs.
• Perform scheduled maintenance on refuge vehicles and heavy equipment, including oil changes, tire service, and minor repairs.
• Maintain refuge grounds year-round through mowing, trimming, brush removal, and snow removal.
• Operate equipment such as a bulldozer to maintain access roads and parking areas and eliminate tire ruts.
• Conduct safety inspections and maintain fire alarms and fire extinguishers.
• Manage chemical storage and safety data, track supplies, complete required paperwork, and support the refuge safety program.
• Operate and maintain facilities, equipment, and attachments while following safety requirements and using appropriate personal protective equipment.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Eligible candidates may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive on a case-by-case basis; incentives are not guaranteed.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package, subject to position and eligibility conditions.

What This Job Offers

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