FUL - Maintenance Worker

This position is for a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-08, for the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Kenai National Wildlife Reserve, SOLDOTNA, ALASKA. You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. Salary Range Information (Per Hour) : The pay range is $36.

82 to $42.98 per hour. * First time hires to the federal government typically start at the beginning salary in the range for their respective grade level.

At the full performance level (WG-08) the major duties of this position include, but are not limited to the following: Operate and maintain heavy motorized equipment (e.g. front-end loader, forklift, dump truck, farm agricultural tractor and implements, rubber-tired backhoe/loader, skid steer, excavator, bulldozer, road grader) and other pieces of equipment as needed for project activities.

Operate power tools, including handsaws, power saws, power planers, plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, lead pots, pipe threaders and cutters, soldering irons, electrical circuit testing equipment and gas and electrical welders. Clean, replace, or make minor adjustments to such parts as fuel, electrical, brakes, steering, regulators, water/fuel pumps, carburetors, cooling systems or attachments to vehicles or heavy equipment.

Apply shop mathematics, use measuring tools or instruments, follow oral and written instructions, use drawings, sketches, schematics, blueprints, etc. to determine work procedures and details of work layout. Lay out the installation, modification, or repair of systems for example: wiring systems in buildings, power and control circuits, and distribution panels.

To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF MAINTENANCE WORKER WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION. (SCREEN OUT) ABILITY TO POSSESS AND MAINTAIN A VALID CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE (CDL). (SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.

g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.