Maintenance Mechanic (Onsite)

The enrollee will work alongside ARS staff on a full range of facility management services for the USDA-ARS, Morris, MN. The primary purpose of the position is to assist with day-to-day operations of the facility by advising on maintenance, remodeling, repair, and long-term functionality needs of the facility, associated buildings, structures, and grounds, and performing minor repairs and any special services required to support the Location's mission.The enrollee shall not sign federal documents, authorize the use of federal funds, nor initiate or conduct federally funded research projects. The enrollee shall not author articles for publication as a federal employee, nor coordinate scientific research between the Government and private industry. The enrollee shall not present themselves as a Government employee or Government representative at meetings both foreign and domestic or when coordinating federal agencies? areas of research. The enrollee shall not make decisions on federally based research on behalf of Government policy makers, and the enrollee shall not supervise any Government employees.

• Advise on the scheduling and oversight of service vendors, contractors, and local utility companies, e.g., trash pickups, electric and gas utilities, pest control, facility repairs, and other service contractors. Maintain records of services, inspections and corrective actions.   30%
• Identify building system issues and develop appropriate repair plans utilizing in-house staff, cooperator, or contractor resources as required for electrical, plumbing, and HVAC repairs and alterations.   30%
• Provide preventative maintenance and minor repairs for buildings, grounds, and vehicles.   30%
• Assist in preparation of repair and maintenance proposals and facility upgrade recommendations.   10%

• Training will be provided as necessary by the agency.
• Health and Safety Considerations: -Health and Safety Considerations: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify training requirements and provide training to the enrollee on their first day in the workplace.-Required Safety Gear: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace.-Safety Gear Use: The Safety and Occupational Health Specialist will identify safety equipment needs on the first day in the workplace for PPE such as lab coat, safety glasses, gloves as needed.
• Required Safety Gear: Personal Protective Equipment may be necessary in some situations and training will be provided.
• Safety Gear Use: Personal Protective Equipment may be necessary in some situations and training will be provided.
• Physical requirements: Lifting and carrying: occasional lifting of 50 lbs., with team lifting of up to 100 lbs.; Movement: walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling; Strength/Endurance: pushing/pulling equipment weighing up to 200 lbs.; Manual Dexterity: handling tools, operating machinery, and performing repairs; Environmental Exposure: working in hot/cold temperatures, with dust, fumes, odors, or at heights up to 30 feet; Vision and hearing: close-up vision for repairs and inspection, with clear hearing for safety and communication. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.