Maintenance Worker
- Location:
- South Carolina, Beaufort
- Requires Relocation:
- No
- Start Date:
- 03/12/2024
- End Date:
- 17/12/2024
- Offering Type:
- Permanent
- Hiring Paths:
- The public
- Service Type:
- Competitive
- Travel Percentage:
- Not required
About Department of Defense Education Activity
Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA), as one of only two Federally-operated school systems, is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing prekindergarten through 12th grade educational programs on behalf of the Department of Defense (DoD). DoDEA is globally positioned, operating 160 accredited schools in 8 districts located in 11 foreign countries, 7 states, Guam, and Puerto Rico. DoDEA employs approximately 15,000 employees who serve more than 72,000 children of active duty military and DoD civilian families. DoDEA is committed to ensuring that all school-aged children of military families are provided a world-class education that prepares them for postsecondary education and/or career success and to be leading contributors in their communities as well as in our 21st century globalized society. .
Job summary
About the Position: This position is with the Department of Defense Education Activity, Southeast Facilities Division, located in Beaufort, South Carolina. Certificate requirement: Musts submit a copy of a Chloro-Fluorocarbon (CFC) certificate with application package for consideration. Failure to provide a copy of a CFC licensure/certification with application will result in ineligible rating.
Major duties
Clean, adjust, and lubricate equipment. Perform operational checks on commercial air conditioning and refrigeration units. Create estimates for major repairs documenting extent of repair required. Perform inspection of equipment to ensure compliance with safety and regulatory requirements. Repair roofs by replacing shingles or making repairs to composition roofing. Use tools common to a variety of trades such as: hammers, tin snips, pipe wrenches, planers, and flaring tools. Stain or paint furniture and other wood surfaces Repair or replace defective wiring, light fixtures, and outlets.
Qualification
Who May Apply: U.S. 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 a(n) Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. performing preventative maintenance, inspecting buildings and property for necessary maintenance, using multiple trades to include carpentry, roof repair, painting, sheet metal work, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and electrical repair. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision 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 PHYSICAL EFFORT: Moderate physical activity is required in intermittent lifting and carrying of repair materials and tiring working positions are encountered. The work requires considerable standing and walking. Work requires climbing, stooping, and working in cramped places. May be assigned to perform motor vehicle operator duties: Drives trucks up to 10,000 pounds GVW capacity to transport supplies, and equipment to and from work site or delivery site. Performs vehicle preventive maintenance (PM); completes PM Service records and dispatch; completes operators' accident reports in case of accident. WORKING CONDITIONS: Tasks are performed inside and outside. Hands become soiled by contact with tools, materials and equipment. Gloves and safety goggles are worn occasionally when using power tools. Unpleasant odors are encountered occasionally. Inside work areas are sometimes damp and drafty or subject to inadequate ventilation. Incumbent is subject to cuts and bruises during repair operations. There is danger of injury from falls from ladders or roofs.
Evaluations
Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your résumé and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category. Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position. Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.