Statement_of_Work.pdf
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- MAINTENANCE WORKER FOR USFWS VIEQUES NWR Federal contract opportunity
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- 140FS326Q0107
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Summary of Statement of Work for Assistant in Maintenance Program at Vieques NWR
This Statement of Work, dated July 28, 2026, describes a maintenance assistant position supporting operations at the Vieques National Wildlife Refuge located in Vieques, Puerto Rico. The position encompasses five primary responsibilities: performing grounds maintenance on slopes using hand tools and power equipment including chainsaws, weed trimmers, and riding mowers; assisting in general facility maintenance including construction, rehabilitation, and preventive maintenance projects; operating USFWS tractors, vehicles, and small machinery with routine servicing and maintenance record documentation; conducting regular safety checks to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations; and providing support for event setup, takedown, and special projects at the refuge and potentially other Caribbean refuge facilities.
The contract requires a candidate with experience operating gasoline or diesel-powered tractors, trucks, and trailers who possesses a commercial driver's license (CDL) prior to contract acceptance. The candidate must obtain USFWS Defensive Driving certification and other required Service certifications, provide a completed background investigation, and demonstrate basic knowledge in electrical work, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, auto mechanics, and groundskeeping systems. The position requires the ability to frequently lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance, work in all weather conditions, and respond to emergencies as directed by the Refuge Manager. Work is scheduled for eight hours per day, five days per week (Monday through Friday) during the base year, with four optional years available upon funding availability. The contract begins upon notice of procedure grant following award.
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Statement of Work Assistant for the Maintenance program at the Vieques NWR
July 28, 2026
The person will support the maintenance programs on the Vieques NWR by assisting in moderate to very heavy physical effort on several projects on refuge lands.
1. Perform grounds maintenance on grades or slopes. Such maintenance involves the use of common hand tools and simple power equipment such as hatchets, hand saws, clippers, buffers, grinders, screwdrivers, weed trimmers, low-pressure sprayers, powered push lawn mowers, riding mowers, powered pavement vacuums, and wet vacuums or steam cleaners. The person will cut trees, using axes or chainsaws. They may conduct disking, chopping, mowing, digging, loading, and leveling to a rough grade for ditch cleaning, creating and maintaining trails, firebreaks, roads, parking lots, and other facilities.
2. Assist in general facility maintenance. The person will assist the refuge in construction, rehabilitation, and preventive maintenance projects. They may stack, sort, or arrange supplies and materials onto pallets as directed; and load, unload, and move heavy boxes, bulky supplies, and materials to and from trucks, loading platforms, packing lines, etc., by hand or with the use of hand trucks and dollies. Other work situations may require the washing of buildings using a high-pressure sprayer. Other work may include basic carpentry, plumbing, and garbage pickup at public areas. The person will conduct routine inspections and upkeep of refuge buildings and facilities (e.g., office, maintenance building, quarter, parking, pavilion, signage, fences).
3. Maintenance operations. The person will also be operating the USFWS tractors, vehicles, other small machinery, tools, and power equipment. Work will include servicing equipment by checking fluids, lubricating, and performing safety checks; performing minor repairs;
servicing, checking, and fueling equipment and attachments before operation and performing daily preventative maintenance. Keeps written maintenance records for all equipment operated.
4. Safety and Compliance. The person will conduct regular safety checks to ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. Maintain proper storage and handling of maintenance supplies, tools, and chemicals. Respond promptly to emergency maintenance requests and incidents within the facilities and on the refuge.
5. Support Services Mission. The person will assist with event setup and take down within the office and refuge areas. Provide support for special projects assigned by supervisors, including support at other Caribbean refuges facilities if requested.
United States Department of the Interior
FWS VIEQUES NWR
POST OFFICE BOX 1527
VIEQUES PR 00765-3139
Required qualifications/experience:
Person must have experience operating a variety of gasoline or diesel-powered tractors, trucks and trailers. Will be required to obtain the USFWS Defensive Driving and other required Service’s certifications to operate and manage equipment. Person must possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL) before being accepted for this contract.
Basic knowledge and skills in electrical, plumbing, carpentry, HVAC, auto mechanics and groundskeeping systems.
Required to provide a copy of the completed background investigation.
Must be able to frequently lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 pounds with assistance.
The ability to work is performed in all types of weather. The person needs to be willing to respond to emergencies as requested by the Refuge Manager.
The person should wear a uniform (not a USFWS uniform) and all required safety gear while conducting maintenance work.
Period of Performance:
Work will be conducted during eight hours, five days a week (Monday to Friday) for base year, with an additional four (4) Option Years upon availability of funds. The contract is expected to begin when notice of procedure is granted upon award.
USFWS – Caribbean Islands NWR Complex
Vieques NWR
Vieques, Puerto Rico
Vieques NWR Location
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