Summary description:

Facilities Maintenance - This position is located on the Umpqua National Forest where the incumbent has primary responsibilities for potable water and wastewater maintenance, recreation maintenance, administrative facilities maintenance, and field camp maintenance and management.

Job description:

MAJOR DUTIES OF FACILITIES MAINTENANCEMaintains recreation sites, areas, and water systems in accordance with maintenance and operating plans. Summarizes a report for work completed and condition of sites. Performs equipment operation, using gasoline or diesel-powered equipment such as flat bed, weed eaters, Lawn mowers, sewer line jetter, vac truck and chainsaws. Operates the water systems at a campground, including certification and regular water quality testing for compliance with state standards.Maintains housing facilities, warehouse, workshop, and grounds. Inspects heating systems in government facilities. Troubleshoots and performs irregular emergency fixes on heating and plumbing fixtures. Repairs underground water and sewer pipes, flushes out manholes, cuts, threads and assembles piping for water, gas, and fuel oil. Performs plumbing work which involves repair to existing buildings used by the public, typically consisting of replacing worn or broken fixtures, unclogging drains, re-sweating copper water pipes, replacing sections of plastic pipe, toilet flush valves, shower water valves, floor toilet seals, and similar repairs such as those requiring digging up underground water and sewer lines and reburying. Performs seasonal opening and closing of waterborne fixtures and facilities to include the opening and closing of main valves, draining and recharging of water lines. Prepares paint and applies using brushes, rollers and high-pressure waterless paint sprayers. Cleans and otherwise prepares surfaces for painting using hand tools and pressure washers. Performs irregular repairs on pad connections such as sewer and water and assists with the maintenance conditions of the Forest Service roads and driveways. Maintains water systems at field camps including regular water quality testing for compliance with state standards. Troubleshoots with schematics, sketches, and drawings. Reads and interprets blueprints. Receives a variety of materials, supplies, or equipment coming into the receiving area from internal or commercial sources. Loads and unloads supplies and equipment.Keeps records of all warehouse transactions, including incoming and outgoing shipments, and stock on hand. Reviews manufacturer and technical manuals to operate and maintain equipment and apply basic knowledge for repairing or ordering repairs for equipment problems. Mixes concrete and places and spreads it in forms.Finishes concrete with float and trowel, mixes mortar and patches or makes minor repairs to existing masonry structures. Builds or repairs steps, porches, hand railings; installs and repairs gutters and downspouts; does light framing and/or sheet-rocking; installs siding; replaces wall coverings around shower stalls; hangs doors and trim; replaces windows, counters, tables, bookcases, storage cabinets, toolboxes, and similar items as needed. Performs light welding and cutting for various repairs. Provides support to the unit regarding fleet maintenance and winterizing. Performs manual labor and grounds maintenance duties, such as pulling weeds, mowing, watering grass, and shoveling snow. Performs digging work related to such tasks as laying of plumbing systems and building sidewalks. Fills and levels holes in damaged roads and sidewalks. Mixes and places concrete and asphalt. Cuts trees using chainsaws and axes. Operates vehicles weighing up to 17,000 pounds. Transports personnel, materials, and equipment on Federal, State and County roads at highway speeds and on City streets with lower speed limits. Travels over uneven terrain, on unimproved and improved roads with narrow passages. Completes trip tickets and preventive maintenance records. Performs prescribed minor vehicle preventive maintenance. Loads/unloads vehicles, assuring hauling capacity is not exceeded; assures that cargo is protected from weather and secured to prevent falling, shifting, and breakage.

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