Maintenance Worker

To qualify, there is no specific length of training or experience required; however, your resume must demonstrate enough experience to show your ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. Examples of such experience include: (1) carrying out preventive maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings, related fixtures, and utilities without supervision; (2) operating vehicles, equipment, or various materials to perform maintenance work; (3) operating and maintaining machinery and equipment associated with the operations of public buildings, lands, and facilities; (4) operating heavy-duty trucks, lifts, and UTVs. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. The following summarizes the qualification standard for this position found in the Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations (Handbook X-118C) https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/ Volunteer Experience: 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. Part-time or Unpaid Experience: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position. Physical Effort: Works on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, rooftops, and in cramped and hard to reach places. Duty requires the employee to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring an uncomfortable position. Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up materials and equipment weighing up to 70 pounds. Heavier items may occasionally be lifted with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. May work on steep terrain covered with rocks, slash and debris. Work Environment: Assignments involve exposure to the possibility of scrapes, burns, cuts, bruises, and infections. May be exposed to extremes in temperatures ranging from Below Zero to Over 100 degrees. The incumbent may be occasionally exposed to chemicals and other substances used in mechanical area as well as exposed to oil, grease, dirt, fumes, and mechanical noises. The work requires standing on concrete floors, some climbing, walking, and operating within confined spaces. Must be able to work over 10 feet above floors to change, service and adjust lighting. The incumbent will frequently be required to report to work very early on winter mornings to clear snow and ice from parking lots and sidewalks prior to the scheduled opening time of the office. Incumbent will adhere to all safety rules and regulations as prescribed in manuals/supplements or by the designated Safety Officer.
This position is located in the Albuquerque District Office, in the Division of Operations. This position is concurrently open to all U.S. Citizens under Announcement Number BLM-NM-25-12556128-DE-OPM. This is a Career/Career-Conditional Full-time appointment.