Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) - Maintenance Worker

Summary

You will serve as a Field Unit Local Hiring Authority (FUL) - Maintenance Worker CARIBBEAN ISLANDS NWR COMPLEX. This position performs intermediate construction, rehabilitation, maintenance, and trade work using hand and power tools at sites of varying size and complexity for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in Culebra, Puerto Rico.

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Maintain restrooms, roads, parking areas, boat ramps, etc. Aid in installation/repair of cabinets, fences, siding, etc. Use a variety of hand and power tools including hand saws, drills, planes, routers, power nailers and fasteners, metal shears, power saws, and power sanders and planes to maintain facilities. Operate farm tractors, backhoes, mowers and other types of equipment to construct and maintain refuge facilities. Interpret work orders, equipment manuals, and installation instructions to safely complete maintenance, equipment operation, and repair projects, and train staff and volunteers in proper safety practices.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF MAINTENANCE WORKER WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Operates of motor vehicles Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) 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.