Maintenance Worker

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

National-Experienced-Workforce-Solutions is seeking a Maintenance Worker for on-site duties in Boynton Beach, FL. The role involves general grounds and facility maintenance at the Arthur R.

Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, with a 29-hour work week and a wage of $20.00 per hour. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of facilities maintenance experience or a HS/GED, and familiarity with Windows and MS Outlook.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Facilities Maintenance or Construction OR HS/GED Degree
• Experience operating skid steer and tractor preferred
• Experience with Windows, MS Outlook

Responsibilities

• General grounds and facility maintenance at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Work will include landscaping, maintenance and rehabilitation of existing, worn infrastructure components, and natural area, trail and facilities upkeep, rehabilitation, and maintenance.
• Minor equipment maintenance and equipment operation may be required.
• Facilities maintenance includes repairing, replacing, and maintaining property; routine plumbing, electric, water plant, HVAC systems maintenance, carpentry, painting, and cleaning; timekeeping duties and site upkeep.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

Equipment operation

Education

HS/GED or 5 years experience

Tools

Windows

MS Outlook

Job description

Maintenance Worker

Job Details

• Job ID: FW1608-FL-003
• Location: Boynton Beach
• Program: FWS
• Wage/Hour: $20.00
• Hours/Week: 29 hours per week
• Minimum Age: 55

Qualifications

Minimum of 5 year(s) of experience in Facilities Maintenance or Construction OR HS/GED Degree

• Experience in operating equipment such as a skid steer and tractor is preferred but not required.
• Experience required with Windows, MS Outlook

Duties

General grounds and facility maintenance at the Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge (NWR). Work will include landscaping; maintenance and rehabilitation of existing, worn infrastructure components, and natural area, trail and facilities upkeep, rehabilitation, and maintenance. Minor equipment maintenance and equipment operation may be required.

• Facilities Maintenance ? Uses hand and power tools to repair, replace and maintain damaged or worn property. Performs maintenance, installation, and repair of mechanical and physical components of facilities and grounds. Provides routine plumbing, electric, water plant, HVAC systems maintenance, repair and enhancement as examples. Conducts routine carpentry, metal work, painting, cleaning, and landscaping. Conducts as needed janitorial services. Test drinking water for CL three times per week.50%
• Grounds Maintenance and Project Support: Posts signs, digs trenches, plants vegetation, installs, maintains and repairs fences and gates. Mows, trims vegetation, weed eats and pulls weeds by hand. Treats unwanted vegetation with herbicide. Assists in maintenance of natural areas, parking areas, roadways and trails.30%
• Equipment operations - operates gasoline, battery, electric or diesel-powered equipment such as lawn maintenance tools, riding mowers, tractor, skidsteer. Ability to operate equipment utilizing multiple attachments including but not limited to brush cutting, brush mastication, lifting, hauling, shipping.15%
• Perform administrative duties related to time keeping. Maintain Service property, such as computers, cameras, printers and other hardware or software needed for the position.5%

Other

• Government Vehicle Training: Defensive driving
• Health and Safety Considerations: Training would be provided to operate equipment as needed, in order to gain Service Certification to operate.
• Required Safety Gear: Proper PPE including but not limited to safety-toed boots, hard hat, ear/eye protection, and gloves will be provided
• Safety Gear Use: While doing maintenance work
• Physical requirements: Must be able to stand for long periods of time (up to 4 hours). Must be able to walk up to ¼ mile to project location sites. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. without assistance 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.