Maintenance Worker

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision THIS POSITION at the WG-08 level: You must operate a dump truck and trailer and have a current class A CDL. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements – please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. WG-08: At this level, Maintenance Worker duties performed may include all of the above duties but at a greater level of difficulty and independence. In addition work assignments may include the performance of visual examinations and operational tests to determine the need for and the performance of repair work on a level of difficulty and responsibility of trades such as electrical, complex cement, masonry, air conditioning, and heating. Duties may also include operating dump trucks, trailers, backhoes and tractors. At this level, a current valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is required. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Physical Effort: Works on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and rooftops, and in cramped and hard-to-reach places. Duties require the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds. Heavier items may occasionally be lifted with assistance of lifting devices or other workers. May work on steep terrain covered slash and debris. Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, often in the presence of dirt, dust, grease, and fumes. Assignments involve exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, cuts, bruises and infects. Workers may be exposed to bad weather. Duties often require the use of protective equipment and clothing that are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable. .
Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource. We expect to fill 01 vacancy/vacancies at this time; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. The position is located in Bureau of Land Management, Vale District Office, Division of Field Services.