Maintenance Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator/ Tractor Operator)

Serve as a helper in the repair and maintenance of gasoline powered and tractor drawn lawn mowers and other types of grounds maintenance equipment.

Assist in routine maintenance to include dismantling equipment and reassembling and adjusting parts.

Provide information to supervisor on status and progress of work, cause of delays, and overall work operations and problems.

Responsible for the accountability and maintenance of tools and equipment.

Perform duties in carpentry, painting, tractor and gardening, small engine and equipment maintenance, and motor vehicle and forklift operations.

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required.

However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Maintenance Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator/ Tractor Operator) without more than normal supervision.

Ability to perform common duties which include: 1) applying carpentry skills and techniques in repairing, constructing, and remodeling wooden and metal structures; AND 2) operating wheeled type tractors and skid steers.

I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: A.

Carpentry/Painting: Work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing. Incumbent also works on ladders and scaffolds which requires working over head or in stretched or awkward positions. Arm movement is considerable when nailing, painting, and using such tools as handsaws, and paint brushes.

Work frequently involves handling objects up to 45 pounds and occasionally in excess of 45 pounds. B. MVO/FLO/Tractor and Skid Steer Operation: When driving a motor vehicle, light physical effort is required in reaching, bending, turning, or moving hands, arms, feet, and legs to operate hand and foot controls of motor vehicle.

Moderate physical effort is exerted in operating, turning, backing, and controlling heavier vehicles. Exerts light to moderate physical effort while performing duties such as uncoupling and making couplings between tractors and Skid steers with towed equipment and attachments.

Requires frequent stooping, bending, reaching, and arm and leg movement to operate tractor and Skid steer controls. Working Conditions: A. Carpentry/Painting: Works inside and outside. Is exposed to moderate to severe weather conditions. Subject to minor injuries from use of tools.

Some physical discomfort may be experienced when wearing protective clothing, gloves, face shield, or eye goggles and from fumes, heat, and glare of torches. Is subject to possibility of injury from hand or powered tools and danger of falls from ladders, scaffolds, or rooftops.

May be required to wear and use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulation and SOPs. B. Motor Vehicle Operator/Forklift Operator/Tractor and Skid steer Operation: Driver's operator vehicles on and off the installation in all types of terrain and severe weather conditions.

Drivers are exposed to dirt and fumes and to the possibility of cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or from falling objects when loading and unloading the vehicle.

Operators primarily work outside and are exposed to all kinds of severe weather conditions, all types of terrain to include occasional work on steep slopes, and grades, and may be subject to injury from falls or overturned tractors and equipment.

Operators are subject to high noise level, vibrations, dust, dirt, grease, fumes, and jolts from the tractor. Must follow safety practices and use safety equipment to avoid injury and possible hazards in the work area.