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Maintenance Worker Job Overview
In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance and Operations Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element 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 you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is ???????ability to do the work of a MAINTENANCE WORKER without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Ability to follow instructions and work closely with others. 2. Ability to follow safety regulations, practices, and procedures. 3. Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. 4. Ability to work as a member of a team. 5. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. 6. Ability to handle weights and loads. 7. Ability to interpret instructions and, read and use work orders, blueprints, sketches, manufactures' catalogs, and repair manuals, specifications, etc. 8. Ability to assist in doing the work of plumbing and carpentry without more than normal supervision. 9. Basic knowledge of standard plumbing equipment assembly, installation, and repair, to include flow and drainage and skill in removing, repairing, and replacing parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems. 10. Basic knowledge of carpentry methods, and techniques, and basic shop mathematics and knowledge of material strengths and applications to install, repair, maintain or modify structures. 11. Basic knowledge of fire protection systems, both wet and dry pipe systems and the ability to perform routine maintenance on systems. 12. Ability to perform routine maintenance of heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment (to include lubrication and cleaning) of small electric motors, water heaters, fan coils, air handlers, water pumps, and in replacing items such as filters, belts, fans, pumps, and motors. 13. Ability to perform the simpler and more routine tasks of the electrical trade. Physical Effort: The employee lifts, carries and handles equipment up to 40 pounds unassisted and over 40 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, cramped areas, or confined spaces where equipment, parts or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. Working Conditions: The employee works indoors and outdoors on elevated structures, and in cramped areas or confined spaces. Conditions are often dirty, dusty, greasy, hot, wet or cold. The employee is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue, fumes and hazards with woodworking and related power equipment including hazards of working on and around scaffolds, rooftops and ladders. The employee is sometimes required to make repairs and installations outside in all types of weather. The employee is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, contusions, burns, infections, noxious gases, fumes, acids and injury from falls. Protective equipment and clothing (sleeved shirts, long pants) such as safety shoes, steel toed, earplugs, earmuffs, safety glasses masks, gloves, hard hats, coveralls, respirators, and other protective gear are required, which are sometimes heavy and/or uncomfortable. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.