Maintenance Worker

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Suffolk, VA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker serves at Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. The role operates agricultural and construction equipment for earth-moving and land-management projects, including work on trails, roads, culverts, bridges, and construction sites. It also performs routine preventive and corrective maintenance on vehicles, heavy equipment, and facility systems, and serves as the Collateral Duty Safety Officer. Overnight travel away from home may be required. The employee must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes and complete training to obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. A uniform is required, and a uniform allowance will be provided.

The position requires a valid driver's license and a Class A Commercial Driver's License within six months of appointment, maintained thereafter. The employee must maintain certifications for equipment operated and may be required to obtain and maintain a USFWS chainsaw certification. A one-year probationary period applies. Work takes place outdoors in varied weather and terrain and involves substantial physical effort, heavy lifting, and exposure to machinery, environmental conditions, and potential hazards.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must 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 and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of appointment and maintain it thereafter.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• 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 meet the stated minimum age and eligibility conditions: at least 18 years old, or at least 16 and meeting one of the listed education, training, school-authority, or student-employment conditions. Must be at least 18 to operate government vehicles.
• May be required to obtain and maintain a USFWS chainsaw certification.
• Must maintain certification on all equipment operated.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written agency certification.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors, including performing Maintenance Worker duties without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor), motor-vehicle operation, equipment assembly and repair, measuring instruments, use and maintenance of tools and equipment, interpreting instructions and specifications including blueprint reading, and knowledge of materials.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to qualify.
• Application and resume must document relevant experience and training and support the assessment questionnaire responses.

Nice To Haves

• Experience gained through volunteer work may qualify and will receive credit when relevant.

Responsibilities

• Operate agricultural tractors, skid steers, backhoes, bulldozers, excavators, motor graders, and other heavy equipment to move materials and excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth for projects such as trails, roads, culverts, bridges, and construction sites.
• Perform routine preventive and corrective maintenance on tractors, backhoes, excavators, sprayers, UTVs, light- and heavy-duty trucks, and equipment trailers.
• Repair and adjust equipment and attachments, including replacing chains, belts, cables, hoses, and blades; lubricating equipment; changing filters; checking batteries; and conducting safety inspections.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance on heating systems and refrigeration and air-conditioning units.
• Serve as Collateral Duty Safety Officer, conducting annual safety inspections and routine maintenance and performance testing of safety equipment.
• Develop courses of action to manage and complete facility and land-management operations and earth-moving projects while preventing injury to others and damage to equipment.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance.
• Basic moving expenses may be authorized for eligible applicants who meet applicable distance requirements; moving expenses are taxable.
• Discretionary relocation entitlements may be authorized, including contractor-provided home sale.
• Federal employee benefits package; eligibility depends on position type and other conditions.

What This Job Offers

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