Qualifications
Who May Apply: US 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. Perform common preventive maintenance duties as appropriate. Provide routine preventive maintenance work to include electrical, carpentry, painting, and plumbing repairs; repair doors, walls and windows; repair bathroom fixtures; prep surfaces for painting; repair electrical devices such as switches, outlets, plates; use a variety of hand and power tools safely and correctly; and work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Physical Effort: The work requires extensive walking, standing, bending and stooping. Occasionally climbs ladders or uses lift devices to perform high cleaning and maintenance operations. Frequently lifts heavy objects such as boxes of cleaning supplies, buckets of liquids and panels or parts removed from equipment for servicing or maintenance. Lifts items weighing in excess of 45 pounds with assistance.
???????Working Conditions: Incumbent is exposed to hazards of moving parts and sharp blades when working with power tools and exposed belts when performing maintenance on equipment. Exposure to harsh cleaning solutions and chemicals occurs daily. Wear of protective clothing and equipment is required. Work performed from high ladders and platforms requires the use of safety straps.
Benefits
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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.