Maintenance Fellowship

Major Duties from GS 5 Maintenance Student Trainee:

• Assists maintenance worker by lifting, carrying, holding materials and performing other related tasks in installing outdoor water systems, cleaning plugged water pipes and sewer lines, and in renovation of building interiors and the replacement of worn plumbing fixtures; performs minor and simple tasks in the removal and replacement of broken windowpanes and old roofs on buildings, warehouses, offices and dwellings.
• Aids in the installation, repair and alteration of cabinets, doors, hardware (such as hinges, catches), interior trim. i.e., sheetrock, baseboards, tile, linoleum. etc., by holding bracing materials, handling tools, materials or fittings.
• Assists in mixing and pouring cement and in the construction of very simple forms. Performs simple and routine tasks in the leveling of concrete projects such as walls, slabs, walks, curbs. Fellow is not responsible for determining proper mixture to achieve structured strength, appearance, nor prescribed longevity.
• Prepares surfaces and paints interior and exterior of buildings using brush, roller or spray gun when work is completely outlined by supervisor, including materials, methods and tools to be used. Mixing or blending of paint for desired application consistency it usually done by immediate supervisor.
• Operates gasoline and diesel vehicles, such as cars, pickups, trucks or tractors, with gross vehicle weight of up to and including 7,000 lbs.
• Washes and fuels vehicles, preforms services such as checking fluid levels e.g., oil, water / coolant, power steering fluid, brake fluid, transmission, and hydraulic. Checks tires, fan belts, hoses, lights, air filters, and similar items. Assists Supervisor with services and maintenance on systems such as battery maintenance, brake systems, oil changes, replacement of hoses, filters, fan belts, and lights.
• Maintains station grounds by mowing lawns, mulching, weed eating, trimming shrubs, spraying weeds with chemicals and assisting in tree clearing. Utilizing hand tools or tractors and skid steer type loaders performs work of spreading gravel or soils to rough grades. Assists in snow removal using hand tools, snow blowers, snowplows and tractor loaders.
• Assist in preventive and corrective maintenance on traditional and alternative (e.g., wind, solar, geothermal) heating, refrigeration and air­ conditioning systems.
• Assists in machinery and equipment preventive maintenance to include cleaning, greasing, refilling of fluids, and rust prevention as instructed by immediate supervisor.
• Installs and maintains display panels, visitor information and traffic control signage, and exhibits to assist station visitors.
• Keeps work areas clean by sweeping, mopping, replacing tools used in work, etc.