Maintenance Worker

United-States-Forest-Service; Riggins (ID); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Forest Service in Idaho is seeking a maintenance worker to perform upkeep of buildings, grounds, fixtures and related utilities located within a National Forest.

You will follow instructions and safety practices, use measuring instruments and hand/power tools, interpret specifications, and maintain equipment. A valid state driver’s license is required as a selective placement factor. Candidates must provide documentation by closing date.

Qualifications

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

Responsibilities

• Maintain buildings, grounds, fixtures, and utilities as assigned.

Job description

This position is located within a National Forest. The incumbent performs a variety of duties involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures, and utilities.

In order to qualify, you must meet the eligibility and qualifications requirements as defined below by the closing date of the announcement. For more information on the qualifications for this position, visit the Office of Personnel Management's Federal Wage System Qualifications Standards.
Your application and resume must clearly show that you possess the experience requirements. Transcripts must be provided for qualifications based on education. Provide course descriptions as necessary.

Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to perform the duties of the position rather than length of experience. Eligibility will be determined by the relevance, scope and quality of all experience and training, regardless of where or how acquired.
Applicants will be ranked and rated based on their knowledge of the job elements identified in this announcement.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

There is no substitution of education for this position.

Selective Placement Factors

• The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license

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.
To receive consideration for this position, you must provide updated required documents and meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.