Maintenance Worker

This Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-08 position is located within the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, St Croix Wetland Management District, New Richmond, Wisconsin.

At the full performance level (WG-08) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Building & Facility Maintenance: Maintain multiple buildings and housing units, including basic carpentry, electrical and plumbing tasks, boiler and heating systems, and routine repairs to keep facilities safe and operational. Vehicle & Equipment Maintenance: Perform scheduled service on refuge vehicles and heavy equipment (oil changes, tire service, minor repairs). Ensure all equipment is operational since local repair resources are limited. Grounds & Small Engine Work: Maintain refuge grounds year-round: mowing, trimming, brush removal, snow removal, and operating equipment such as the bulldozer to keep access roads and parking areas clear and eliminate tire ruts. Safety, Inventory & Miscellaneous Duties: Conduct safety inspections, maintain fire alarms/extinguishers, manage chemical storage and safety data, track supplies, complete required paperwork, and support the refuge's safety program.

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 https://www.e-verify.gov/. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment. Must maintain certification on all equipment he/she operates. Ability to Obtain and Maintain a Pesticide Applicators License to be acquired on the job. Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 6 months of hiring. 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. You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period to evaluate your fitness and whether your continuation of employment advances the public interest. This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest, meet the organization goals and mission of the agency, and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the service. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.