Maintenance Worker

This position is located with the Bureau of Indian Affairs, Superintendent, Eastern Nevada Agency in Owyhee, Nevada.

NOTE: MANAGEMENT IS WILLING TO CONSIDER OFFERING ANY INCENTIVE, I.E., RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS.

• Maintenance Worker reports to Branch of Facilities Management performing mixed duties of general nature for proper recurring and preventive maintenance, including major and minor improvements to the buildings, grounds, and utility systems.

• Electrical, Plumbing, and Heating Repairs.

• Groundskeeping Maintenance, and Repairs.

• Trades and Craft work such as Carpentry and Painting.

• Routine, Recurring, and Preventative Repairs.

• Miscellaneous maintenance duties.

This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and may be extended or closed prior to the current closing date. Applications will be reviewed every two weeks; the first cut-off date for applications is 10 business days from the opening date and every two weeks thereafter. Applicants with 10-point Veterans' Preference who submit a complete application after each two week cut-off date, but before the List of Eligibles is issued, will be considered and referred on the List, if qualified.

Experience: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C; for additional information, click here http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/x-118c/Tabindx.asp Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must meet any screen-out element(s) listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

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

Knowledge of technical practices

Knowledge of materials

Ability to interpret instructions, blueprints, specifications, etc.

Ability to use and maintain tools and operate and maintain equipment and use of measuring instruments.

If your knowledge and ability in the factors 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.

Physical Demands: Physical effort is moderate to heavy, and requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures to avoid injury. Frequently required to stand while working, climb ladders, stilts or scaffolding, and bend ,stoop, climb, and work in awkward positions.

Working Conditions: Exposed to a variety of seasonal weather conditions while working outdoors (temperatures can range from -40 to 90+ degrees). Subject to danger of falling from ladders, stilts or scaffolding.

Exposed to dust, dirt, wind and rain. May work with dangerous chemicals and around moving equipment; paints, solvents, etc. May be exposed to electrical shocks and biting insects.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Merit Promotion candidates must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the announcement closing date.

Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (title 25, USC Section 472).

Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur in the same location within 90 days from the closing date.