Facility - Preventative Maintenance/Groundskeeper (Onsite)

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) is seeking a Facility - Preventative Maintenance/Groundskeeper (Onsite) in Fort Collins. The role pays $35.00 per hour and requires 40 hours per week with a minimum age of 55.

The position is part of the Experienced Worker Program (EWP) connecting seasoned professionals with ARS opportunities. Training and safety requirements are included as part of agency expectations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in landscaping or facility maintenance.
• AA Degree in any field accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair of buildings and mechanical systems.
• Operate lawnmowers and landscape equipment to maintain grounds.
• Assist with basic carpentry, plumbing, painting and general maintenance tasks.

Skills

Lawnmower operation

Landscaping equipment

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

AA Degree

Tools

Windows OS

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Facility - Preventative Maintenance/Groundskeeper (Onsite)

ID: ARS-PA-135

Location: Fort Collins

Program: ARS

Wage/Hr: $35.00

Hours/Week: 40

Minimum Age: 55

For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.

NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS). These experienced professionals provide administrative, scientific, and technical support to the Agricultural Research Service through the Experienced Worker Program (EWP).

Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.

PLEASE NOTE: An ?Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the agency and administered by NEW Solutions. The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.

*This position will be open until filled.*

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year(s) of experience in landscaping or facility maintenance. OR AA Degree in any field

• Experience operating lawnmowers and other landscaping equipment.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Word, MS Excel

Duties

The position is located in the Facilities group, and the individual is responsible for performing the full range of activities involved in the CARR locations maintenance and landscaping.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• Maintenance duties, which are typical but not all-inclusive, may include the following: Performs assigned duties required for the maintenance and repair of building and/or mechanical systems in the repair and maintenance of the Laboratory/Office buildings.Perform basic carpentry repair which may include repair decking, railing, shelving, dry wall, mudding, taping, painting, and minor framing as directed. They select the tools to be used and determine methods and techniques based on guidance from a higher graded employee.Perform basic plumbing repair which may include the repair of faucets, toilets, urinal, valves, piping, etc., and related systems.Perform basic painting such as sanding, scraping, prepping, and coating with all types of paints, stains and sealers.Perform basic building maintenance which may include lubrication of doors, equipment, cabinets and drawers, hanging bulletin board, pictures, cable, moving furniture, equipment, cleaning/organizing of mechanical rooms. Replaces air filters, lubricates fans or motors, vacuum or broom cleans handling compartments and related work.55%
• Operates lawnmowers and landscape support vehicles. Operates tractors and implements (rotary mower) Equipment operated include mowers, aerators, plows, harrows, chippers, sprayers, post hole diggers, front-end loading devices, tractors with towed or attachment equipment, movable dozer blades, moldboard plows, post hole augers, power rakes, power brooms, weed eater, chain saw, rototiller, over-seeders, and backhoes. Prunes and trims shrubs, trees, and other plants as required and to obtain a proper balance between roots and top growth.40%
• Operates pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks and other vehicles (weight up to 10,000 pounds) to tow and carry equipment, lawn materials and supplies, etc.5%

Other:

• training will be provided as necessary by the agency (example: ARS annual safety trainings, annual Information Security Act trainings, etc.)
• Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
• Health and Safety Considerations: Will need to complete ARS and CARR specific safety training, and training on safe operations oflawnmowers and other landscape and facilities maintenance equipment.Government Vehicle Training: Online Defensive Driving course (counts as work time).
• Required Safety Gear: Appropriate PPE, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, proper footwear, etc.
• Safety Gear Use: during the operations of lawnmowers and other landscape and facilities maintenance equipment.
• Physical requirements: May require lifting of items up to 25 lbs., need to be able to kneel and bend to maintain landscape, need to be able to operate mechanical equipment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.