Field Unit Local (FUL) Hiring Authority Maintenance Worker
Chinle, AZ - USA
Job Summary
You will serve as a Maintenance Worker at Canyon de Chelly National Monument.
The primary purpose of the position is to perform recurring building and/or utility maintenance and operation duties and to assist journeymen and other higher graded maintenance workers. Incumbent utilizes knowledge and skills in several trades and crafts.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Performs carpentry repairs and construction including doors windows shelving siding steps and other structural components using standard hand and power tools.- Applies paints stains and finishes on a variety of interior and exterior surfaces assists with prep work and maintains painting equipment.
- Completes basic plumbing tasks such as replacing fixtures valves and pipes; winterizes systems; and performs limited electrical repairs using common trade tools.
- Builds and repairs small concrete projects by setting simple forms mixing and placing concrete and performing basic finishing work with oversight.
- Conducts masonry work of limited scope on historic or contemporary structures preparing materials repairing damaged sections and documenting work performed.
- Operates wastewater or water system equipment when required monitoring gauges recording data collecting samples and adjusting chemicals or flow rates according to instructions.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
- Direct Deposit participation required.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit License: Must have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- Uniform: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Minimum Age Restriction: You must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
- Age Restriction (MVO): You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.
This Probationary Period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider:
- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Additional Requirements located under qualifications*
Requirements Continued...
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated.
Upon completion of your Probationary Period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
QUALIFICATIONS:
To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:
- ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF A MAINTENANCE WORKER WGWITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT) Have experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the full range of Maintenance Worker tasks in at least two of the trades listed assisting journeymen or other higher graded maintenance workers. Experience must be demonstrated in at least two of the following trades: Carpentry (constructs installs repairs and replace items such as doors shelves etc.); Painting (preparing surfaces determine painting materials to be used and method of application and painting a variety of surfaces); Plumbing (replace various valves unions elbows fixtures toilets faucets and various types of pipe and copper lines cut and thread pipes winterize water systems etc.); Roofing (repairs and patching tar and paper metal foam roofs and asphalt shingles); Electrical (repairs including removing replacing tightening splicing and insulating defective wiring and fixtures; Cement Finishing (building and setting forms for sidewalks and steps mixes pours spreads and levels cement and concrete in preparation for final finishing; Masonry (maintenance measures determines amount of concrete sets forms pours and finishes concrete to blueprint standards and project specifications); Wastewater Plant Operator (monitoring equipment and gauges performing routine tests recording the results in reports collecting samples adjusting the rate of flow and amounts of chemicals to be used; Water Plant Operator (monitoring pumping equipment regulating water reading meters gauges and charts recording readings and preparing reports).
- Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
- Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
- Knowledge of Materials
- Use of Measuring Instruments
- Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading)
- Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)
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.
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: within 100 miles radius of 3 miles East of Hwy 191 on Rt N7 Chinle AZ 86503. You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed lease/rental agreement utility bill insurance policy etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.
Physical Demands: Physical effort is heavy to moderate and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds unassisted following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working climb ladders or scaffolding and bend stoop climb and work in awkward positions.Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures -40 to 90 degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to dust dirt wind and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints solvents etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects.
All Department of Interior (DOI) employees their spouses and minor children may not acquire or retain any claim permit lease small tract entry or other rights granted by the Department in Federal lands with limited exceptions. Additional ethics prohibitions can be found here should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government passionate about the ideals of our American republic and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Experience:
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