Maintenance Worker

This Maintenance Worker position is with Smithsonian Institution (Other Agencies and Independent Organizations) in Amado, AZ. The Maintenance Worker will perform a variety of duties involved in the maintenance of the office complexes, laboratories, machine and automotive shops, dormitories, telescope buildings, and other ancillary structures at FLWO that are in 24 hour, 365 day/year operation; and the infrastructure associated with a remote site location including the mountain road and water storage systems. Key duties: • Operate snowplows and sanders in winter weather on an unpaved mountain road. Participate in grounds maintenance activities as required, including tree trimming, weeding, and grass cutting along the mountain road and at the administrative complex, while operating and maintaining related tools and equipment. Collaborate with scientific, support staff and Ridge Telescopes' staff to troubleshoot and resolve issues across telescope systems and facilities. Determine and implement appropriate repair methods for components such as telescope seams, dome structures, rotation motor assemblies, and telescope instrument changes. Operate heavy equipment such as forklifts, man lifts, front-end loaders, backhoes, cranes, etc. in open areas and on level, hilly and/or mountainous terrain to move earth, rocks, sand, stumps and other equipment. Transport safely the optical, scientific equipment and liquid nitrogen Dewars required for telescope instruments' operation from base camp to the summit. Perform routine operational support tasks in accordance with work orders, schedules, and manufacturer instructions, including delivery and pickup of materials between facilities. Conduct fueling and minor servicing of vehicles and heavy equipment and serves as an alternate driver for transportation of goods to and from Tucson in accordance with established procedures and manufacturer instructions Remove debris and rocks from culverts (150) along the mountain road and clears fallen rocks following rainstorms and high winds, performing work with minimal supervision while coordinating with coworkers to maintain safe road conditions. Assess maintenance and repair requirements and carry out work on vehicle and equipment systems with minimal supervision Perform other related maintenance duties as assigned. Qualifications: Your overall experience and training must indicate that you have the minimum knowledge, skills, abilities needed to perform the duties of this position. Specialized Experience includes: performing 2-4 of the following trades carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing, welding and roofing; ability to perform trades under minimal supervision; ability and skill in operating two- and four-wheel drive passenger cars, trucks, forklifts, front-end loaders, backhoes, cranes, man lifts, etc. on unpaved, steep, mountainous roads, and experience using most hand and power tools associated with the trades. There is no substitution of education for experience for this position. Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Additional information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations can be found on OPM's web site at http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/index.html. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.