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Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: THE ABILITY TO WORK WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION such as: * Ability to assist in repair and maintain the VLF antenna network; annual inspection programs, change oil in gear boxes, grease sheaves on top of towers, etc. *Ability to climb up to 980 feet in height while carrying his trade tools. *Ability to use small hand tools, power assist equipment, and motor vehicle equipment. *Ability to perform work on the towers where only spot checks of work accomplishment will be made due to the difficulty of climbing towers. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-federal-wage-system-positions/standards/4700/fws4714.pdf Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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 serve as an ANTENNA MECHANIC HELPER, TELECOMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT in Cutler, ME.
You will help repair and maintain the over 50 million dollars VIF antenna network consisting of 26 800 to 980 foot steel towers.
You will help in continuous visual inspection looking for cables out of plane, structural damage, and electrical wiring.
You will help in inspecting and repairing guy anchor grounds, checking the guy tension, and checking tower profile.
You will help clean and coat the 624 guys ranging from 1 to 3 1/8 inch diameter, which support the 26 tall towers.