To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Preferences
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Would you accept a temporary appointment?
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As part of the official duties of this position, the incumbent is required to operate a Government vehicle. As such, applicants are required to have a valid State-issued Driver's License prior to the closing date of the job announcement.
Please note: you will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record. You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you.
Please chose the best response option regarding your license status.
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A review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses provided in the Assessment Questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation, you will be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified', or your score will be adjusted accordingly. If a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications or experience, you can lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully; errors or omissions can affect your rating.
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Assessment 1
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Read all of the responses before making your selection. MARK ONLY ONE RESPONSE. If you select more than one response, or leave this question blank you will be rated ineligible. THE RESUME OR APPLICATION MATERIALS YOU SUBMIT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT MUST SUPPORT THE ANSWERS YOU CLAIM UNDER THIS AND OTHER QUESTIONS. IF NOT, YOU WILL BE FOUND NOT QUALIFIED FOR THIS POSITION, OR YOUR SCORE WILL BE LOWERED.
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Ability to do the work of the Position without more than normal supervision (Screen-out Element)
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From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes how your background meets the basic proficiency requirements for a Maintenance Worker position.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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2.
Prepare surfaces for painting by patching holes in drywall and plaster, scraping, sanding and brushing surfaces.
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Apply latex and enamel paints, stains, and/or varnishes to interior and exterior surfaces.
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Assist the repair of switches, outlets, fixtures, appliances, and plugs.
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Assist with carpentry jobs, such as minor repairs, remodeling and cabinet work.
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Perform maintenance and repairs on such things as sinks, tubs, showers, water heaters, pressure gauges and pumps, and sprinkler systems.
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Remove sections of damaged concrete, masonry or tile and prepare surfaces for repair.
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Patch and repair rock walls, roads, sidewalks, and trails.
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Perform landscape maintenance such as preparing landscape beds, planting trees, shrubs and flowers, and pruning and mowing in a busy park or high pedestrian traffic area.
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Clean public restrooms, including scrubbing toilets and sinks, wiping windows, disinfecting surfaces, sweeping and mopping floors.
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Use of Measuring Instructions
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Make measurements using tape measure and square.
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Use a measuring wheel for measuring linear measurements or distances along a surface for landscapes and hardscapes.
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Use measuring cups to measure the volume of liquids when mixing solvents and chemicals.
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Ability to interpret instructions, specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Follow written instructions (e.g. blueprints, specifications, work orders, sketches, etc.)
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Use appropriate and proper safety equipment such as hard hats, gloves, goggles, and safety shoes.
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Read and interpret various manuals and instructions.
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18.
Decide techniques and methods to perform work orders.
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19.
Comprehend and follow oral instructions and established safety protocol and policies.
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Use a computer to maintain records.
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Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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Use and maintain electrical tools and equipment such as volt/amp/ohm meters, strippers, pliers, screwdrivers, tubing bender, saws, and drills.
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Operate and maintain gas and electric power tools such as string trimmers, backpack leaf blowers, powered lawn mowers, snow blowers, pole saws, chainsaws, jackhammers, tampers, trimmers and clippers.
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Use basic plumbing tools, such as wrenches, vises, pipe threaders, pipe and tubing cutters and snakes.
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Use basic painting tools and equipment such as drop cloths, rollers, brushes, paint mixer, scaffolding, ladders, tarps, and putty knives.
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Use hand tools such as grading rakes, stone hooks, spades, or various types of pruning shears to perform routine maintenance on picnic areas, campground sites and trails.
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Operate custodial tools and equipment, such as brushes, sponges, brooms, mops, buffers, polishers, shampooers, vacuums, sewer line cleaners, and portable pumps.
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Perform normal operator maintenance on equipment such as greasing fittings, replacing belts, cleaning filters, changing oil, lubrication, adding fluids, and changing tires.
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Knowledge of Materials
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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28.
Select painting materials such as paint thinner, paints, varnish, stains, sealers, fillers, sand paper, drywall texture, or drywall mud.
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Select carpentry materials such as common types and sizes of lumber and plywood.
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Select plumbing supplies and fixtures.
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Estimate material and time requirements for projects.
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Keep records of time and materials used to complete projects.
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Maintain stock of cleaning materials and maintenance supplies following SDS standards.
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Safely lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
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Transport heavy items of up to 75 pounds or more to work sites.
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Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.
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Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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36.
Operate motor vehicles such as 4x2 or 4x4 pickups.
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Operate a forklift to load and unload supplies.
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