This position is located within the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), Plains Area (PA), at the US Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, NE.
In this position, you will perform maintenance helper duties in the areas of painting, carpentry, and welding involved in the repair and maintenance of the facilities.Qualifications: In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 02/09/2024. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration.
Physical Effort:
Work requires moderate physical effort, including standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, repetitive aim and hand movements, and occasional work in uncomfortable or tiring positions. Incumbent works on ladders, scaffolding and in hard-to-reach places, and must be able to lift and carry up to 75-pound loads.
Working Conditions:
The work outside is subject to prevailing weather conditions. Incumbent must observe safety and security regulations where applicable.Education: This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Employment Type: FULL_TIME