Remote Steel Worker Jobs in Arizona (NOW HIRING)

Summary
The selectee will perform a wide variety of basic tasks in support of higher graded maintenance staff, i.e. construction; preventative maintenance; and repairs and modification of facility equipment and grounds.
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Duties
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• The duties may include, but are not limited to:
• Performs basic preventive maintenance of existing air conditioning equipment and refrigeration units with a scheduled maintenance check list.
• Performs basic electrical repairs and maintenance, to include changing defective switches, receptacles, electric motors, fixtures, and small appliances.
• Performs a variety of routine plumbing tasks.
• Performs general maintenance tasks on steam equipment such as checking pressure gauges and regulators; and reports any defects.
• Performs standard sheet metal work from a pattern provided, including cutting, bending, rolling, and joining with materials such as galvanized steel, aluminum, and stainless steel.
• Performs routine ground maintenance such as spraying, watering, raking, and general upkeep of facility grounds.
• Operates forklift after receiving training and certifications from local or state agencies to do so when required.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a US Citizen or US National.
• Individuals who were born male after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt.
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of one-year probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/
• All USDA employees are required to be enrolled in Continuous Vetting, which authorizes government agencies to receive notifications of criminal activity on individuals who hold low risk, public trust, or national security positions.
• Other work is in areas ranging from warm and humid to sub-zero and in conditions ranging from ultra-clean to extremely dusty.
• Much of the work is performed outside in extremely high temperatures.
• The work requires stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time.
• Be able to lift at least 100 pounds, and must be able to work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms in hard-to-maneuver places.

Qualifications
To qualify, you must show you have had training and experience of sufficient scope and quality to provide you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Your answers to the vacancy specific questions must be supported by the work experience in your resume. For example, if you respond in the affirmative when questioned whether you have experience using personal protective equipment your resume must include this experience, mindful that experience may not be inferred by job title.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information

• Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP), Reemployment Priority List (RPL), or Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP): Visit the OPM website for information on how to apply as a CTAP, RPL, or ICTAP eligible. To exercise selection priority for this vacancy, CTAP/RPL/ICTAP candidates must meet the basic eligibility requirements and all selective factors. CTAP/ICTAP candidates must be rated and determined to be well qualified (or above) based on an evaluation of the competencies listed in the How You Will Be Evaluated section. When assessed through a score-based category rating method, CTAP/ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of at least 85 out of a possible 100.
• First time hires to the federal government normally start at the lowest rate of the salary range for the grade selected.
• Travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expense associated with reporting for duty will be the responsibility of the selected employee.
• This is a term appointment not to exceed 13 months. (Appointment may be extended up to 4 years without reannouncing). For more details click: Term Appointments
• Worksite Information: This position is located at the duty station(s) listed in this vacancy announcement and is not eligible for telework or remote work.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.