Description du poste
This position is located at the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan, KS. In this position, you will assist higher level employees with painting, carpentry and welding.
PRINCIPALES MISSIONS :
Performs helper level tasks that support the repair and maintenance of facilities.
Assists welders by preparing materials, performing simple welding tasks, and following all welding safety requirements.
Uses measuring instruments such as tapes and rulers to measure materials and ensure proper fitting during carpentry, painting, and welding tasks.
Uses pertinent repair and maintenance manuals to perform tasks correctly.
Uses sprayers, rollers, brushes, putty knives, scrapers, sanders, and other power tools for painting tasks.
Uses welding tools including manual gas torches for simple welding activities as instructed.
Operates general hand and power tools associated with painting, carpentry, and welding, ensuring safe and proper tool handling.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES :
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 11/19/2026Qualifications 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, Maintenance Worker Helperwithout more than normal supervision (Screen Out)). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort: The work requires walking, prolonged periods of standing, climbing ladders and scaffolds, stooping, bending, crawling, and working in cramped and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent may be required to lift objects weighing 45-50 pounds and occasionally heavier weights with proper support. Working Environment: Incumbent usually performs work inside heated buildings but may be required to work on locations outside of buildings and on top of roofs. When outside, work may be performed in all kinds of weather. The incumbent is subject to dirt, spray, fumes, chips from powered or hand tools, flying parts, and heated materials. May be subject to falls when working on high places using ladders and scaffolds, cuts, bruises, burns, and possibility of broken bones. Discomfort may occur when wearing protective clothing, gloves, and eye goggles. The incumbent may be required to frequently wear personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks or respirators, eye and ear protection, boots, gloves, and coveralls when working in any of the laboratories. PPE provides necessary protection against biological and chemical hazards but may increase the risk of accidents due to decreased vision, hampered communication, limited mobility and dexterity. Physical well-being may be compromised by the prolonged usage of the PPE may lead to labored respiration, heat stress and dehydration. The health status of personnel is monitored periodically using biologic and serologic tests and physical examinations. Restrictions against contact with birds and livestock outside the laboratory may apply after entering high security animal facilities that are working with disease agents foreign to the United States. Other Conditions: The mission of NBAF includes research, diagnosis and training for animal diseases foreign to the U.S. for the purpose of protecting