MAINTENANCE WORKER HELPER

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 HELPER without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform the majority of the following routine duties, working from easily understood written and oral directions: carpentry, painting, plumbing, metal work, concrete work, mechanical maintenance, grounds maintenance, structures, fixtures, utilities and equipment, without more than normal supervision. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: Uses moderate physical effort in the process of stacking, loading, unloading, moving, and carrying tools, equipment, and materials as heavy as 50 lbs. Frequently required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May occasionally work in cramped and confined quarters, and the work requires expending significant effort in moving materials, and adjusting and placing heavy equipment throughout the day.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Majority of work is performed outside in extreme temperature and weather conditions. Is subject to strains and similar types of injuries from lifting tools, heavy equipment, and materials. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes. and electrical shock. Is frequently required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing. Work is often dirty and greasy. May work on ladders and scaffolding. Will work in the close proximity of deep and fast-moving water where drowning is possible if proper personal safety harness and floatation devices are not utilized or worn properly.