Maintenance Worker

This Maintenance Worker position is with Forest Service (Department of Agriculture) in Phoenix, AZ. This position is located within a National Forest. Performs various simple routine maintenance tasks to accomplish preventive maintenance, repair, upkeep of building and grounds. As a field going position working in brown or black bear habitat, this position is required to be firearm certified for personal and/or crew safety. Executive Order 12564 requires that employees designated to carry a firearm to be subject to random drug testing. This position will be subject to random drug testing. Key duties: • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamentals of simple routine mmeasuring and cutting materials to required lengths and dimensions. • Installing structural and trim routine items by nailing, bolting, mortising, doweling, and gluing. • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamental uses of a variety of common hand and power tools, and basic assembly and fastening procedures. • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamentals of preparing routine surfaces, cleaning brushes and equipment. • Mixing and thinning paints, applying prime and finishing coats to surfaces. • Checking routine items processed for obvious flaws and applying necessary preservative to surface. • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamentals of routine repairs to various facilities and grounds. • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamentals of related tools of the trade to assist with repair to plumbing, drainage systems, roofs, carpentry projects, grounds and street repairs, flooring, and other miscellaneous tasks. • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamentals of operating heavy power cleaning equipment. • Operates motor vehicles in performance of assigned duties including boats and passenger vehicles. • Loads and unloads materials and equipment. • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamentals of routine vehicle maintenance in accordance with established instructions, rules and regulations. • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamentals of cleaning working area upon completion of assignments, and removes waste materials from the area. • Under close guidance and instruction, learns the fundamentals of cleaning and caring for tools and equipment. Qualifications: In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards. Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired. Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement. Ability to Do the Work of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials There is no substitution of education for this position. Selective Placement Factors As a field going position working in brown or black bear habitat, this position is required to be firearm certified for personal and/or crew safety. Executive Order 12564 requires employees designated to carry a firearm to be subject to random drug testing. This position will be subject to random drug testing and will be placed in the applicant testing pool. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.