FUL- Maintenance Worker

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Basom, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Worker position is with the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 5, at Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge in Basom, New York. The employee maintains and repairs vehicles, heavy equipment, buildings, and facilities; operates heavy equipment; and performs routine preventative maintenance on HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. The role also involves maintaining tools and equipment, recording inventory and maintenance, documenting equipment damage or loss, and following safety procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

The position requires considerable physical effort and work in varied conditions. Work is performed approximately 5% in an office and 95% outdoors, in all kinds of weather and on varied terrain. The employee may be exposed to equipment and machinery, fumes, dust, grease, dirt, running water, temperature extremes, hazardous materials, and risk of injury. Personal protective equipment must be used as required. The employee may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and shift work.

Applicants must reside within a 50-mile radius of the official duty station and provide proof of residency. The employee must maintain a valid driver’s license, a valid Class A CDL, and certifications for all equipment operated. A uniform is required, and a uniform allowance will be provided. Appointment is subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication, employment verification, and pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing. The position includes a one-year probationary period.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must reside within the defined local commuting area, a 50-mile radius of the official duty station, and provide proof of residency.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit.
• Must successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must pass pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Class A endorsement.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must maintain certification for all equipment operated.
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must demonstrate the ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Must demonstrate knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, and related work; skill in using measuring instruments; ability to use and maintain tools and equipment; knowledge of materials; ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints; and technical practices.
• Must document in the resume experience and training specifically relevant to the duties and job-related factors; job titles alone are not sufficient.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding work, including frequent lifting and carrying of up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance, and extensive movement, standing, stooping, walking, bending, climbing, and kneeling.
• Must conform to safety requirements and use required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair vehicles and heavy equipment.
• Operate heavy equipment, including agricultural tractors with implements, backhoe, skid steer, and excavator.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on buildings and facilities, including HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Record inventory and maintenance, and report or document equipment damage or loss.
• Follow established safety practices and procedures and maintain a safe and clean work environment.

Benefits

• A uniform allowance will be provided.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of benefits; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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