Maintenance Worker (1039 Temporary)

Summary Explore a new career with the BLM - where our people are our most precious resource. This position is located in El Centro California. Information about El Centro, California and the surrounding area can be found at El Centro. We expect to fill 2 Vacancies; however, additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available. Appointment to this position will not convey permanent status. Learn more about this agency Duties Conduct maintenance of recreation and administrative sites including repairs to facilities. Repair or replace roofs, doors, wall surfaces, fences, posts, barriers, signs, bulletin boards, and kiosks. Cleans, sanitizes, and maintains restroom facilities, and other sites, comfort stations, picnic tables, and fire grills, and picking up litter at recreation sites. Fabricates and installs bulletin boards, signs, kiosks. Performs routine cleaning of facilities and grounds. Operates various types of equipment including heavy-duty 4x4 pickups, forklift, mower, motorized weed eater, ATV or UTV, skid-steer loader, and a hydraulic pump. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship is required. Be sure to read the 'How to Apply' and 'Required Documents' Sections. You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands. Direct Deposit Required. Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination. Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume. Some locations may require that you possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. The National Federation of Federal Employees (NFFE), Local 2152, is the exclusive representative of all employees in this bargaining unit. This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. You will be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use and pass prior to appointment. This position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use. Qualifications OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements - please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience. To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate that you have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job elements: (Screen-Out) Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. (Screen-Out) Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license while employed in this position. Job Element 1: Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. Job Element 2: Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Job Element 3: Use of measuring instruments. Job Element 4: Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading). Job Element 5: Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. Job Element 6: Knowledge of maintenance work related to maintaining grounds, building, and exterior structures. Physical Effort Work requires varying physical activity such as lifting heavy articles, bending, stooping, walking, and dexterity with hand tools. Duty requires the incumbent to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring an uncomfortable position. May work on loose uneven and steep side slope terrain covered with rocks, slash and debris are common. Walking outside improved sites is often required to do litter clean up and construct new facilities and trails. Operating vehicles over a long period of time. Hiking over rough terrain with trail crews is periodically required to repair and construct trails. Working Conditions Work performed most of the time is conducted outdoors. Daily temperatures can vary as muchas 40 degrees in one day although temperature change is generally moderate. Summertemperatures often exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit E-Verify. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: CTAP or ICTAP Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for Selective Service Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee. This position is not eligible for Telework. All positions may not be filled or they may be filled at different times depending on budget, hiring needs, and requirements. These positions are temporary and are expected to last for up to 6 months. These positions have no promotion potential, if you want to be considered for a higher grade you must apply for the higher grade. If selected from this announcement you may be rehired for identical positions without further competition based on work needs, funding, or any other condition of employment. If selected from this or a similar competitive, seasonal announcement, your appointment may be creditable for consideration under PL-114-47, Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA)?. The Act allows certain individuals, who have or had time-limited appointments at land management agencies, to compete for any permanent position in the competitive service under "internal" merit promotion procedures. For more information, see the section under Eligibility, which starts with Question #15 (Q15. Who is eligible for appointment under these provisions?). Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.