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Maintenance Worker (Temporary) (FUL)

Garfield, ArkansasFull-timePosted Oct 23, 2026

Job description

You will serve as a Maintenance Worker (Temporary) (FUL). This is a temporary position expected to last 1 year but may be extended up to maximum of two years based on agency needs and potential funding.

Some of the Maintenance Worker Standard Duties include but are not limited to : Perform maintenance and repair work involving facilities, structures, grounds, trails, and other developed areas using a variety of hand tools, power tools, materials, vehicles, and equipment. Perform painting, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, grounds maintenance, custodial work, and other general maintenance activities appropriate to the grade level.

Follow work orders, instructions, safety requirements, and established procedures to complete assigned maintenance work and document completed work or identified maintenance needs. Operate and perform routine maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment used to transport personnel, supplies, materials, tools, and equipment and to accomplish maintenance activities.

Perform routine repairs and installations involving building components, fixtures, facilities, and developed areas using established trade practices and techniques. Perform maintenance and repair work involving multiple trade areas such as carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, roofing, grounds maintenance, or related maintenance work.

Measure, lay out, cut, fit, assemble, install, adjust, or repair materials and components in accordance with work orders, drawings, specifications, or established procedures. Operate and maintain power tools and motorized equipment, such as chainsaws, grounds-maintenance equipment, light trucks, or ATVs, as required to accomplish maintenance, trail, vegetation, or project work.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement- 10/26/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Applicants must be physically fit and, as required in the Office of Personnel Management Qualifications Handbook X-118C, must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the job elements listed below to perform the duties of the position at the level for which they are applying.

A specific length of time and experience is not required. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc.

(includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments 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.

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