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Summary About the Position: You will function as a Maintenance Worker Helper/Maintenance Worker, performing a wide variety of Maintenance Worker Helper/Maintenance Worker duties involved in the operation, maintenance and repair of facilities, equipment, structures, buildings and grounds, requiring the use of various trade practices. These positions are located in Louisville, KY. Responsibilities Performs routine maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems associated with assigned facilities equipment. Performs general carpentry work associated with maintaining assigned facilities. Maintains existing plumbing systems including water closets, fixtures and drains. Assists in installing, maintaining, and repairing various piping systems and fixtures. Makes repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Uses power tools such as table saws, drills, joiners, sanders, and power nailers. Operates forklifts on uneven conditions to unload vehicles and move materials in outside storage yards. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is a TERM position. Position is temporary and may be extended up to a maximum of eight years. This position may be converted to permanent career or career-conditional appointment without further competition as long as all requirements are met and a conversion opportunity exists. To be eligible for conversion, employee must complete at least 2 years of current continuous service under a term appointment in the competitive service AND employee must have a current performance rating at least fully successful or equivalent. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. The initial cut-off for referral consideration is 14 February 2024; applications received by this date will have the first opportunity for review. Applications received after this date will be considered as additional vacancies become available. Period of Eligibility: Your application package will remain active for 3 months from the date it is received. Unless deactivated due to selection or lost consideration, your application will expire at the end of the 3-month period. To receive further consideration, you must submit a new application package. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision.WG-08 Level: Maintenance Worker: Perform various maintenance duties under close supervision such as rough carpentry work, machinery repair, sandblasting and painting, pipe fitting, equipment operations, concrete maintenance and repair. Operate heavy equipment to include but not limited to overhead cranes, skid steers, dump trucks, aerial lifts, and forklifts to safely and accurately maneuver supplies and materials to accomplish repair, replacement or creation of projects. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WG-05 Level: Maintenance Worker Helper: Perform, simple and a variety of basic maintenance repairs on mechanical or hydraulic equipment. I have received training on the use of various power tools. Safely operate a variety of motor vehicles to include forklifts, dump trucks, etc.- Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical effort: Requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Works from ladders and scaffolds requiring prolonged overhead work or working in cramped or awkward positions. Climbs vertical ladders of up to 100 feet in height. Frequently lifts, positions, and carries items such as bricks, block, stone, mortar, cement, and sand weighing from 50 to 100 pounds. Working conditions: Work is performed largely outside during the day or night subject to inclement weather and extreme temperature variations, on high structures usually over water that is frequently turbulent, in the proximity of moving machinery and energized electrical equipment, and sometimes on floating craft or elevated platforms. Occasionally will work behind bulkheads which are below the water level. Incumbent is also subject to falls, drowning, injury, discomfort, hazardous atmospheres and loud noises. Uses safety equipment such as hearing and eye protection, Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs), hard hats, hard toe shoes, safety belts, respirators, protective clothing and other personal protective equipment. Working conditions have been considered in evaluation of the job, and any instances of environmental differential pay are spelled out in the Negotiated Agreement. Temporary duty assignments may be required for training purposes. Education Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) 17 Career Field (CF) position Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.