Maintenance Worker

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS); Madison (WI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey is seeking a Maintenance Worker for a term appointment with responsibilities spanning HVACR system operation, lab support maintenance, and electrical system work. The role requires performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and on-call readiness within a federal lab environment.

The position is open to qualified U.S. citizens and nationals, with a trial period and federal employment requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance duties with minimal supervision.
• Ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, or plumbing systems.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and best practices in field maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate HVAC/R systems.
• Maintain lab support systems.
• Install, modify, repair and test electrical lines, circuits, and equipment.
• Diagnose trouble in electrical and control systems and perform required repairs.

Skills

HVACR maintenance

Preventive maintenance

Electrical systems repair

Troubleshooting

Tools

HVAC tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Summary

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker.

This is a term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion.

$27.71 Per Hour (Step 01) to $32.32 Per Hours (Step 05). First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

This job is open to the public. U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency: This position is being filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority and is open to U.S. Citizens and Nationals who meet all eligibility requirements, including permanent and exclusive residency within the defined vicinity of the field unit as described in this announcement. Under this authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking procedures do not apply.

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts work to maintain and operate HVAC/R systems.
• Conducts work to maintain and operate lab support systems.
• Operates & performs required preventative maintenance on such equipment as HVAC systems, steam boilers, hot water boilers, incinerators, water hillers, walk‑in freezers, diesel‑powered electrical generators, HEPA-filtered air exhaust systems, sterilizers, and others
• Installs, modifies, repairs, & tests new & existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, controls, and equipment. Locates & diagnoses trouble occurring in all electrical & control systems and makes all required repairs.

Condition of Employment – During on‑call rotation, must be within 90 minutes response time to the Center for building emergencies.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12‑31‑59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E‑Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
• You will be required to operate a government‑owned or ‑leased vehicle in the performance of your official duties. Applicants for this position must meet the following requirements: possess a valid State license, and possess a safe driving record. If selected, you will be required to provide proof of a valid State license & a copy of your driving record.
• Pre‑Employment Medical – Taking and passing a pre‑employment medical examination at Federal expense is required due to the physical demands of this job.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 year trial period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated.

This Trial 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 Service. In 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;
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job‑related factors:

There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to perform the basic work of the position without more than normal supervision through experience shown in the written resume and responses to the job‑related task statements in this announcement. To be basically qualified for this position applicants must meet the identified screen‑out element below.

Screen‑Out Element: The Maintenance Worker provides entry‑level job duties in functions needed for repair of various equipment that is mechanical, electrical, or plumbing in nature.

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job‑related factors.

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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Additional Information

This position will be filled under the Field Unit Local Hiring Authority. Eligibility is limited to applicants who reside within the defined local commuting area at the time of application. For this announcement, the local commuting area is the area from which individuals can reasonably commute to the duty station under normal conditions. The defined vicinity for this position is: 75 miles from Madison, WI. You must provide proof of residency within the defined vicinity (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy, etc.). See the Required Documents section for information on how to verify current residence.

This announcement may be used to fill additional positions if identical vacancies.

Term positions do not convey permanent status in the Federal service. The agency retains sole discretion and without further competition, the right to extend the duration of this appointment after selection and/or appointment, based on changes to the term appointment regulation(s). No extension to a term appointment shall be granted to a selectee/employee to an amount of time that exceeds the maximum number of years authorized under any present or current regulation, unless such regulation expressly allows such action.

Physical Demands

Work requires heavy physical exertion to manually carry, move, or lift objects and materials weighing up to 50 pounds (unassisted); prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing; crawling, kneeling, stooping, turning and reaching, potentially in tight areas; moving arms, hands, feet, and legs and working in tiring or uncomfortable positions. May work from ladders and scaffolds requiring balance and climbing ability. Incumbent is under a strain required by bending, reaching, turning, and moving hands, arms, feet, and legs, and by the vibrations and jerking of equipment. Work is performed in crowded and noisy environments around dust, fumes, and odors.

Working Conditions

The work is performed indoors and outdoors. Indoor work may expose the employee to work areas which can be bad‑smelling, dirty, greasy, noisy, or smoky. Outdoor work may expose the employee to numerous weather conditions including extreme cold, heat, rain, or snow. Potential serious injury may result from mishandling equipment/tools or from performance of strenuous work‑assignments. Protective clothing, eyewear, gloves, and safety shoes may be required for safe performance of duties when working with caustic cleaning agents, pesticides, machinery, and power equipment.

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, https://www.doi.gov/ethics/ethics-prohibitions.

Candidates 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.

Benefits

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.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applicants who meet these requirements may be referred to the selecting official on a certificate of eligibles for consideration. You must certify that you will maintain a permanent and exclusive residence within the defined vicinity of the field unit(s) listed in this announcement.

Upon receipt of a completed application package, the Servicing Human Resources Office will review your resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum qualification requirements described in this announcement.

Resumes must not exceed two single‑sided pages. Resumes longer than two pages will not be reviewed. Applicants may submit only one resume. Only the document submitted as the "Resume" under the Documents section will be used to determine qualifications and eligibility. If more than one resume is submitted, only the most recent submission will be reviewed.

If your resume is incomplete or does not demonstrate that you meet the qualification requirements or specialized experience described in this announcement, you may be determined ineligible or not qualified for further consideration.

Providing false or misleading information on your resume or supporting documentation may result in removal from consideration or other action consistent with applicable federal hiring regulations. Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.

Required Documents

• Two Page Resume which includes a list of all significant jobs held and duties performed. Resumes must not exceed two single‑sided pages and resumes longer than two pages will not be accepted. The minimum font size is 10‑point for all body text. Headers may be slightly larger but must remain legible. All resumes must maintain a minimum 0.5‑inch margins on all sides to ensure readability and prevent excessive content compression. Including supplemental pages or attachments disguised as resume extensions are prohibited and will not be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.
• Proof of residence (e.g. mortgage or property deed, lease/rental agreement, utility bill, insurance policy). SF‑50 cannot be accepted as proof of residence.
• Veteran Documentation, if applicable, such as: DD‑214, SF15, letter from Veteran Affairs, etc.

Do not submit photographs with your application package. Documents with photographs may not be seen by hiring officials – you must remove your image from all documents.

Do not upload Adobe portfolio documents. Adobe portfolio documents are not viewable by our agency's staffing offices.

Agency Contact Information

DOI Staffing Team 5 (USGS)

Email: [e-mail]

Address: NATL WILDLIFE HEALTH CTR
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Mail Stop 600
Reston, VA 20192
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