This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive service positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at the Maintenance Shop in Pasco, WA. This position is under the Ice Harbor Dam, Natural Resource Management section, which operates and maintains recreation facilities, habitat management units and flood control infrastructure.
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. Experience in maintenance, plumbing, carpentry, and equipment; skill in using or operating plumbing and carpentry tools. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing under 45 pounds unassisted, obtains assistance or uses appropriate equipment or safety devices when lifting and moving objects greater than 45 pounds. Physical dexterity is needed to handle tools and work around machinery or equipment. Working Conditions: Work is normally performed outdoors with exposure to variations in weather and temperatures. Work may be performed inside a building. Occasionally works at benches or while material is on supports. May work in cramped quarters and in, over, or near water. May occasionally make repairs in areas where fumes are present. There may be exposure to insect, snake, and spider bites. The incumbent is exposed to injury from power tools and danger from flying splinters, airborne particles, cuts, or scrapes from the use of hand tools or material handling. Is exposed to traffic hazards while driving on improved or unimproved roads.
Performs a variety of maintenance tasks related to the operation and maintenance of physical plant facilities and of public use areas on a completed reservoir.
Works as a mechanic in the shop/field repairing and maintaining the following, but not limited to, electrical components, PM and other units of one or more types of vehicles powered by internal combustion engines, gasoline, diesel, and propane.
Operates one or more types of light and heavy equipment to push, pull, pile, tow, till, lift, haul, drive, dip, cut, excavate, pump, or load materials such as sand, gravel, base rock, mud, earth, and refuse.
Constructs wooden structure forms for concrete; measures, cuts and constructs or makes carpentry repairs to steps, picnic tables, doors, windows, floors, walls, roofs, etc.
Services pumps and equipment, takes hour readings, records information in operational log.
Perform minor electrical repairs on extension cords, outlets, lights and fixtures and breakers.
Make minor plumbing repairs to waterborne toilets, drinking fountains, hydrants, lavatories, etc. which normally can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, replacing, packing and sealing defective parts.
Prepares surfaces for painting by sandblasting, steam cleaning, sanding, wire brushing, power washing and the use of cleaning fluids.
Selects primer and paint to meet proper application requirements.