Maintenance Worker

US Department of War Education Activity; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of War Education Activity in Clarksville, Tennessee seeks a Maintenance Worker to support the HQ Facilities Division Operations. Duties include outdoor upkeep, basic maintenance, and coordinating with the Facilities team to maintain safe, clean grounds and buildings.

Willingness to work outdoors in varied weather, lift up to 45 lbs, and operate basic power and hand tools is required. Training is provided, with potential after-hours calls as needed.

Qualifications

• Ability to do the work of Maintenance Worker with minimal supervision.
• Experience with mowing, trimming, driving trucks, operating hand tools, and light maintenance is essential.

Skills

Mowing

Trimming

Driving trucks

Operating hand tools

Light maintenance

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located in Clarksville Tennessee with the DOD Education Activity HQ, Financial & Business OPS DIR Facilities Division Operations.

Who May Apply:

U.S. Citizens

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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element):

Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. Applicants must meet the screen out element to be considered further. To meet the screen out element, applicants should document experience or show the ability to do the following: mowing, trimming, driving trucks, operating hand tools, and performing light maintenance work. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• KNOWLEDGE OF EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, INSTALLATION, REPAIR, ETC.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate physical activity is required in intermittent lifting and carrying of repair materials and tiring working positions are encountered. The work requires considerable standing and walking, pushing of carts, bending and stooping. Occasionally climbs ladders to prune or trim vegetation and frequently lifts heavy objects such as bags of fertilizer, grass seed, etc. Work requires climbing, stooping, and working in cramped places. Hiring official would like the incumbent to be able to lift up to 45lbs.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is usually performed outside under moderate temperature conditions. Outside work requires exposure to all types of weather conditions, heat, sun, rain, and snow and extreme cold. Workers are in contact with usual elements such as dirt, dust, mud, water, unpleasant odors. Hands become soiled by contact with tools, materials and equipment. Gloves and safety goggles are worn occasionally when using power tools. Unpleasant odors are encountered occasionally. Inside work areas are sometimes damp and drafty or subject to inadequate ventilation. Incumbent is subject to cuts and bruises during repair operations. There is danger of injury from falls from ladders or roofs. Subject to be called in after duty hours and weekends. Operate 5-to-8-ton dump trucks to transport personnel, equipment, and supplies.