Maintenance Worker Leader

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Lower Granite Natural Resources Office, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and situated in Clarkston, Washington which is surrounded by gentle rolling hills and is at the head of the navigation system of the Columbia/Snake River. Passes on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, and starts work (e.g., by assigning the immediate tasks to be performed by individual members of the group led). Insures that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations. Performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks related to the operation and maintenance of the dam structure and equipment; administrative, shop/storage buildings; and recreation sites and natural resource features such as wildlife habitat developments. Performs of a variety of skilled level trade tasks in the following skills: carpentry, painting, plumbing, metal work, concrete work and mechanical maintenance. Performs a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance work including mowing, pruning, cutting of dead and dying trees and shrubs, tree planting, trail clearing, fertilizing, weeding, litter and debris collection, and other beautification work. Properly handles and cares for the hand and power tools that are used. May be required to operate a boat for which licensed and qualified up to 40 feet on the river/lake to get to otherwise inaccessible areas. 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(n) Maintenance Worker Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common Maintenance Worker Leader duties. Assist in the training of new Maintenance Worker Helpers in new duties, work procedures, and explain technical guidance. 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 and grounds keeping for grounds, 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: Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing under 45 pounds unassisted, obtains assistance or uses appropriate equipment or safety devices when lifting and moving heavy objects greater than 45 pounds. Physical dexterity is needed to handle tools and work around machinery or equipment. Working Conditions: Work is generally performed outdoors in all extremes of weather, in and over water, in wildland vegetation, in flood control and building structures. Hazards include heat, cold, dust, insect bites and stings, injurious vegetation, electric shock, drowning, work around machinery and heavy equipment,noise, vibration, falls from ladders and high work surfaces, and toxic chemicals.Work requires heavy lifting, continuous standing, walking, or stooping in all extremes of weather,including under wet and muddy conditions on steep or uneven terrain. Work requires special care to avoid injuries.