Maintenance Worker

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 Maintenance Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform common maintenance on equipment in large facilities, changing filters, cleaning strainers. Ability to troubleshoot and replace heating systems and replace defective parts such as thermostats, switches, fuel cutoff apparatus, burners, fuel feed and flame safeguard controls. 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: Stoops, stretches, bends, kneels for long periods of time and works in tiring, awkward, and uncomfortable
  positions. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment
  that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier. Weight handling equipment is available when handling large units, up to 6000 lb.
  Ladders, scaffolds and platforms may be used when working on large systems or roofs. Must be able to distinguish basic or shades of
  colors to prevent risk of electrical shock when wiring equipment.
• WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside under all weather conditions. Exposed to possibility of broken bones
  from falls from ladders or scaffolds. Requires wearing of protective safety equipment (respirators, shoes, glasses, ear protection).
  Possibility of burns and/or electrocution when working on electrical equipment (24 to 460 volts). May be called upon to perform
  asbestos abatement, encapsulation and repair.