This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoW Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This job announcement will fill multiple vacancies for a Maintenance Worker at the full performance levels (FPLs) of WG-07 and WG-08, and Maintenance Mechanic at the full performance level (FPL) of WG-09.
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 Mechanic and Maintenance Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. Perform carpentry work, plumbing, painting, welding, HVAC repair, and maintenance/repair of automotive equipment such as constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, doors, windows, and trim; performing plumbing work such as installing pipes; painting indoor and outdoor surfaces; and/or Operate flood control facilities involving the reading of stream and rainfall gauges, dam safety equipment, telemark and telemetering and collection of data.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. Works requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing, and may be performed in cramped positions, under equipment, structures, etc. Frequently required to lift and carry parts and items weighing up to 50 pounds. Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in extremes of weather or inside shop and other buildings. Work involves walking and climbing of steps, slopes, and uneven surfaces. There is danger of injury such as cuts, burns, electrical shock and bruises while use of power tools and welding equipment, strains from lifting or work in awkward positions, and danger of drowning while working in proximity of the water. Subject to dirt, grease, mud, and other substances while performing work. Protective equipment may be required while mixing and spraying of herbicides and other chemicals, if applicable.
Perform work in a variety of trades in carpentry, plumbing, painting and mechanical trades. Such trades involving, but not limited to, maintenance of dam control tower facilities, buildings and structures
Operation of hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, machinery, mechanical tools, use of backhoe, tractor etc.
Installation and construction of buildings/structures, as well as modification and repairing of current structures and buildings
Perform more difficult carpentry work that involves utilizing skills and techniques required to install, repair, or modify wood products such as building renovation, door/window frames, walls, furniture, etc.
Maintenance of water treatment plants requiring filtration processes; electrical work; welding etc.
Perform repair of electrical fixtures, defective wiring, etc. requiring the removal and replacement, splicing, and soldering or tightening of connections
Electrical work also involves repair or replacement of such items as switches, defective wiring, controls, circuit breakers, receptacles, ballast's, and lighting fixtures
Operate utility vehicles and other equipment including trucks up to 5-ton stake or dump trucks, backhoes, tractors, and other engineering equipment required to complete assignments