Maintenance Worker Helper

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.

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.

This position does not have an education qualification requirement.