Maintenance Worker

US Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service; Hilo (HI); On-site; USD 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

This position is with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), NWRC program, focused on reducing wildlife damage related to agriculture, health, safety, and natural resources.

The role requires performing routine facility and equipment maintenance under supervision. Qualifications emphasize knowledge of construction, HVAC, automotive maintenance, and safe work practices, plus strong communication skills and ability to

Qualifications

• Experience with routine maintenance on facility and animal care equipment.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance, repairs and modifications of mechanical, electrical, air and vacuum equipment.
• Ability to perform scheduled preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Scraping, caulking and painting building interiors and exteriors.
• Ability to select tools and decide on methods and techniques to use.
• Willingness to work under supervision of a lead or journey-level employee.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on facility and animal care equipment.
• Assist with construction, preventive maintenance, repairs, and modifications of mechanical, electrical, air, and vacuum equipment.
• Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment.
• Scrape, caulk, and paint building interiors and exteriors.
• Select tools and determine methods and techniques to use.
• Communicate effectively with others.

Skills

General construction and maintenance

HVAC systems knowledge

Automotive maintenance

Communication skills

Safe working conditions knowledge

Job description

This position is located with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), Wildlife Services (WS), National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) program. The program is multi-faceted and is directed at the reduction of wildlife damage as it relates to agriculture, human health and safety, public and private property, and natural resources.

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement, including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below.

To qualify for the WG-07 Grade Level, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your resume MUST support the experience required for the grade level being appointed. Your resume must include this experience, being mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title.

I am able to perform most Maintenance Worker tasks including: routine maintenance on facility and animal care equipment; assisting with construction, preventative maintenance, repairs, and modifications of mechanical, electrical, air, and vacuum equipment; performing scheduled preventative maintenance on laboratory equipment; scraping, caulking, and painting building interior and exteriors; and selecting tools and deciding on methods and techniques to use. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who reviews my work for completion.

Must have demonstrated ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities required for this position are as follows:

• Knowledge of general construction and maintenance techniques of a commercial facility.
• Working knowledge of HVAC systems, automotive maintenance, and landscaping techniques in order to assist with providing preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of proper computer use.
• Knowledge of requirements for safe working conditions.
• The ability to effectively communicate with others.

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level.