Summary This position is located within the Facilities Engineering Unit of the National Animal Disease Center (NADC) for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Agricultural Research Service (ARS), in Ames, IA. In this position, you will perform preventative maintenance and repairs of fleet, service vehicles, and on-and-off road equipment. Responsibilities Performs preventative maintenance and repairs to vehicles and equipment on property, i.e., tractors, trucks, automobiles, snow blowers, chain saws, hedge trimmers, farm equipment, lawn mowers, tillers, etc. Checks spark plugs, fan belts, tail pipes, hoses and similar items and makes replacements and adjustments. Rotates, replaces, and repairs tube and tubeless tires with a plugger or a hot/cold patch. Checks fluid levels in braking systems and power steering reservoirs. Lubricates vehicles and replaces oil and air filters. Tests batteries with a battery tester and a battery hydrometer. Records amounts of gasoline, oil, and other supplies issued, and keeps an inventory of gasoline and other supplies on hand. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 11/21/2024. 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, Mobile Equipment Servicer without more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, working in awkward positions and lifting of objects up to 50 lb. May work on top of equipment at heights up to 18 feet above ground and underneath by use of a creeper. Working Conditions Work is performed inside in areas that are dirty, oily, greasy, and constant exposure to minor cuts, bruises and burns, or outside in various weather conditions. Must wear a full face respirator when working in biological control settings; facial hair restrictions may be required to comply with proper operation of personal protective equipment. 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. Recruitment or Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Final determination to pay an incentive will be made by the hiring official at time of job offer. This position may be eligible to telework up to four days per week, based upon the duties of the position. This position may also be eligible for flexible work arrangements as determined by agency policy and any applicable collective bargaining agreements. This position is designated as a bargaining unit position and is represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).