Maintenance Worker
Job Summary
You will serve as a Maintenance Worker .
Salary: $31.12 (Step 1) - $36.32 (Step 5)
First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:
- Building maintenance
- General property maintenance
- Grounds maintenance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Operating a government owned or leased vehicle
- Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- 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 have and maintain a valid drivers license throughout employment.
- A physical examination will be required or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
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.
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:
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/17/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:- Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT)
- Ability to interpret instructions specifications etc. (Includes blueprint reading)
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment
- Knowledge of materials
- Technical practices (theoretical precise artistic)
You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position.
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.
Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
Physical Demands: The incumbent must be able to operate and control floor maintenance machines move and control heavy equipment and carry set up and work from ladders. Moderately heavy physical effort is required when using ladders or scaffolds to clean walls ceilings windows as well as to operate maintenance and cleaning equipment/machines and remove cans/containers of trash.
Continual standing bending stooping and reaching is required; along with lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds. Vehicles used for duty are operated in all kinds of weather and traffic in a safe and efficient manner. Will be required to work with a large variety of cleaning agents herbicides/pesticides and landscaping tools/equipment. Using normal safety practices only minor risk of injury is expected.
Working Conditions: The incumbent works both inside and outside. Indoor work is usually performed in offices laboratories common public spaces warehouses or outdoor facilities with adequate lighting heat and ventilation. Some duties will require outside work in inclement weather. The work involves exposure to strong cleaning solutions high noise and vibration levels dust dirt grease extremely hot and humid or cold weather and disagreeable odors. Work may require occasional exposure to harmful biological chemical and physical agents.
Protective devices such as gloves goggles facemask or respirators and immunizations may be required. The incumbent is subject to injury such as splinters falls skin irritations abrasions and bruising when working from ladders and scaffolds and while working with strong cleaning solutions and/or equipment/machines. Must follow prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area.
Work conditions require sitting frequent walking and standing driving a vehicle and mowers bending and carrying items ranging from light weight to moderately heavy (50 lbs) weights. The health status of personnel may be monitored periodically using physical examinations as required.
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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