Maintenance Worker

Summary

This Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-08, position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S.Fish and Wildlife Service at the Abernathy Fish Technology Center, Longview, Washington.

Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Maintains and repairs electrical systems such as lighting and power fixtures, wiring, fire or water alarm systems, and emergency power systems. Operates heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, excavator, and dump truck to move materials such as sand, gravel, earth, or refuse. Maneuvers material to build or repair embankments, cover or fill pits and ditches, or place in dump trucks. Clears brush, rocks, and tree stumps. Performs carpentry work necessary for maintenance of buildings and other structures or facilities. Repairs and replaces roofs and removes old roofing on Refuge structures. Performs the maintenance, repair or construction of a variety of Service structures and surfaces of brick, block, stone, and other related materials. Performs plumbing tasks to various buildings and structures; Performs the painting and coating work to the buildings and facilities. Performs a variety of automotive, large backup generator, and equipment maintenance and repairs. Performs routine preventive maintenance on heating systems, including diesel boilers, and refrigeration and air conditioning units. Plans and performs welding and metal fabrication.

Qualifications

Requirements Continued... Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary 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 probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/19/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Use of Measuring Instruments Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials Vehicle Operation 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible. 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. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements to be considered qualified for this position. 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.