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About The Position

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; applicants must provide proof of citizenship.
• Demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision. The screen-out element includes driving light-duty trucks, mowing grass, operating power tools, loading and unloading materials, basic preventive vehicle maintenance, snow removal equipment operation, and manual labor.
• Meet the screen-out and job-element rating thresholds for eligibility and referral.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by a U.S. state or possession.
• Obtain and maintain a government driver's license to operate government vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain a valid forklift operator's license for the duration of employment.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter to maintain the required physical health and fitness for the duties.
• Lift up to 40 pounds in the regular performance of duties.
• Work shifts that provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or in special situations, and report or remain at work as scheduled during severe weather when required for mission operations.
• Complete temporary duty or business travel amounting to 5% of the time.
• Meet the qualification requirements through experience alone; education cannot substitute for required experience.
• Complete a one-year probationary period.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate light-duty trucks up to and including 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, including vehicles equipped with snowplows and/or sanders.
• Operate lawn mowing equipment, weed trimmers, and related grounds-maintenance equipment.
• Maintain vehicle logbooks, preventive maintenance records, and accident reports.
• Perform preventive maintenance services and checks in accordance with established rules and regulations.
• Load and unload equipment, materials, and supplies to and from trucks.
• Dig trenches; install, repair, and remove chain-link fencing, traffic signs, and activity signs.
• Operate pneumatic and hydraulic tools to cut, break, and remove concrete, asphalt, or other items.
• Operate wing units, snowplows, and sanding units.
• Assist with changing or replacing snowplow and sanding-unit hardware, including cutting blades, shoes, nuts, and bolts.
• Operate forklifts with a lift capacity up to and including 10,000 pounds to load, unload, or transport equipment, materials, and supplies.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available; eligibility and specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Salary negotiations may be authorized for candidates new to Federal service.
• Credit for prior non-Federal work experience and certain military service for annual leave accrual may be authorized.