Maintenance Worker

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker for Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. You may be required to travel overnight away from home. You must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operates agricultural tractors, skid steer, backhoe, bulldozers, excavator, motor grader and other heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, or load materials such as sand, gravel and earth while excavating, backfilling, grading, or leveling earth to specifications on such projects like repairing and breaking new ground for trails, roads, culverts, bridges or construction sites. Performs routine preventative and corrective maintenance of tractors, backhoe, excavator and other equipment such as sprayers, UTVs, light and heavy-duty trucks, and equipment trailers. Performs repairs and adjustments to equipment and attachments to equipment, this includes, but is not limited to, replacing chains and belts, cables, hoses, lubrication, filter changes, battery checks, replacing blades and safety inspections. Performs routine preventive maintenance on heating systems and refrigeration and air conditioning units. Serves as the Collateral Duty Safety Officer, to include annual safety inspections and routine maintenance and performance testing of safety equipment. Work includes developing a course of action to manage and complete facility and land management operations and earth moving projects to prevent injury to others and damage to the equipment.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. Direct Deposit participation required. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/. Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must obtain a valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) within 6 months of appointment and maintain thereafter. Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received. Pre-employment and random drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive drug test is received. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with the uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority. You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. May be required to obtain and maintain a USFWS chainsaw certification. Must maintain certification on all equipment he/she operates. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest will be evaluated. *Additional Requirements located under qualifications*