Description
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a maintenance worker to support the maintenance program at the Cabo Rojo National Wildlife Refuge in Puerto Rico. The worker will assist in moderate to very heavy physical effort on many projects on refuge lands, including grounds maintenance, general facility maintenance, and maintenance operations. The worker will also be required to operate tractors, vehicles, and other small machinery, and perform minor repairs and routine inspections. The contract is for a base year with four option years. The ideal candidate will have experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered tractors, trucks, and trailers, and possess a commercial driver's license.
• The maintenance worker will be required to work in all types of weather and respond to emergencies as requested by the Refuge Manager.
• The worker will be required to wear a uniform and all required safety gear while conducting maintenance work.
• The company/contractor needs to be in the vicinity of the Refuge to be able to meet and respond to any immediate issue or emergency.
• The worker will be required to travel to other refuges in the Caribbean, which will include overnight trips.
• The contract requires a background investigation and the worker must be able to frequently lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.