Dam Maintenance Technician - Grounds & Trades (Development)

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Resources Division, Gathright Dam Project Office outside Covington, Virginia, seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and operate vehicles and vessels.

This is a developmental WG-5/7 position with potential to advance to WG-07. Responsibilities include dam and facility upkeep, general maintenance, and equipment operation.

Qualifications

• You will be evaluated on the ability to perform the work without close supervision.
• Operate, repair and maintain the dam and appurtenant structures and facilities.
• Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles and vessels (sedan, pickup, tractors, forklifts, motorboats).
• Demonstrate knowledge of materials, and use of measuring instruments and tools.
• Interpret instructions, specifications and blueprints when performing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair and maintain dam and appurtenant structures and facilities.
• Maintain project buildings and recreational facilities.
• Operate and maintain a variety of vehicles and vessels.

Skills

Ability To Do The Work Without More Th

Technical Practices

Use of Measuring Instruments

Interpret Instructions / Specs

Use and Maintain Tools

Knowledge of Materials

Job description

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Water Resources Division, Gathright Dam Project Office outside Covington, Virginia, seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and operate vehicles and vessels.

This is a developmental WG-5/7 position with potential to advance to WG-07. Responsibilities include dam and facility upkeep, general maintenance, and equipment operation.