Maintenance Worker

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DOD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position serves as a Maintenance Worker for the project office to which assigned. The maintenance staff operates and maintains on or more flood control dams. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles. The incumbent must have the ability to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project to which the employee is assigned. The incumbent will be required to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.). The incumbent must be First Aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certified. The incumbent be required to obtain a water treatment plant, Class I or II, operator's license. The incumbent may be required to work in both non-permit and permit required confined space and implement proper rescue and entry techniques. The incumbent may be required to be properly trained and/or operate the following equipment: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs) escape packs, atmospheric monitoring devices and fall protection equipment. The incumbent may be required to wear prescribed uniform as identified in regulation ER 1130-2-550, dated 15 NOV 1996. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time. This position has a requirement to lift up to 25 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. I have experience performing common maintenance and repair tasks on mechanical equipment, utility systems, buildings, or other appurtenant structures and property under the normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level maintenance worker who observes tasks in progress and upon completion makes sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Uses moderate physical effort to stack, load, unload, move and carry tools, equipment and materials ranging in weight from 10 pounds to 50 pounds unassisted. Occasionally lifts heavier objects with assistance (e.g., using a hand truck). Required to reach, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders, scaffolds or platforms. Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. Occasionally is required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Logistics Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. WG-4749-07 Pay Range, Per Hour: $32.32 - $37.72 WG-4749-08 Pay Range, Per Hour: $34.31 - $39.97 Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. Recruitment incentive and relocation incentive may be offered to highly qualified candidates (who meet the incentive eligibility requirements). Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.