Summary The Department of Commerce ranked top 5 in the 2023 Best Places to Work in the Federal Government amongst large agencies for the 12th year in a row! The ranking showcases the Department's continued commitment to increasing our employee engagement, employee satisfaction, and positive perceptions towards diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Come join our team! Responsibilities Use hand and power tools to construct, repair, and modify wood structures and items such as frameworks, partitions, and cabinets. Prepare various surfaces for painting by sanding, wire brushing, scraping, applying solvents, spackling, and putty to ensure proper adhesion. Install and repair drywall panels, including measuring, cutting, hanging, taping, and finishing to achieve a smooth surface. Mix, stir, and thin paint according to the manufacturer's directions to achieve proper consistency for application. Apply protective and decorative paint to interior and exterior surfaces using brushes, rollers, spray guns, and other standard methods. Utilize measuring tapes, squares, and levels to ensure accurate dimensions and alignment when constructing and installing carpentry projects. Operate and maintain hand and power tools, such as saws, drills, routers, sanders, nailers, and fasteners, for carpentry, painting, and drywall projects. Select appropriate wood, composite, and wood substitute materials based on strengths, applications, and project requirements for carpentry tasks. Identify and select appropriate drywall materials, joint compounds, and tapes based on installation requirements and manufacturer's instructions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications There are no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education, and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance worker duties, such as carpentry, painting, and drywall installation and repair, without more than normal supervision. Applicants must pass the screen-out question and achieve an overall score of at least fifty percent (50%) or higher on the self-assessment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/. We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. A probationary period may be required. This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds Light lifting, under 15 pounds Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds Light carrying, under 15 pounds Pulling hand-over-hand 1 hour Pushing 1 hour Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking 1 hour Standing 1 hour Crawling 1 hour Kneeling 1 hour Repeated bending 2 hours Climbing, legs only 1 hour Climbing, use of arms and legs Both legs required Operation of crane, truck, tractor, or motor vehicle Ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: Outside and inside Excessive heat Excessive cold Excessive humidity Excessive dampness or chilling Excessive noise, intermittent Constant noise Dust Fumes, smoke, or gasses Solvents (degreasing agents) Grease and oils Radiant energy Electrical energy Slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working around machinery with moving parts Working around moving objects or vehicles Working on ladders or scaffolding Working below ground Working with hands in water Vibration Working closely with others Working alone NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs