Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; Brussels (IL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 56 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge in Brussels, Illinois.

The role covers a broad range of intermediate construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance tasks essential to refuge operations. You will operate, repair, and maintain gasoline and diesel-powered equipment, install and repair utility systems, and perform preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings and utilities.

Qualifications

• Major duties involve operating, repairing, and maintaining equipment and systems.

Responsabilités

• Operate, repair, and maintain gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment.
• Construct, install, repair, and modify wood structures and items requiring precise fit.
• Install and repair utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on buildings, utilities, and climate systems.
• Maintain records and report equipment damage or loss.

Description du poste

Open: October 13, 2026 — Closes: October 26, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge in Brussels, Illinois. As the Maintenance Mechanic, you will perform a variety of intermediate construction, rehabilitation and maintenance work. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate.

Major Duties

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Operating, repairing, and maintaining a variety of gasoline and diesel-powered equipment with attachments, including but not limited to trucks, trailers, tractors, heavy equipment, skid-steers, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Task Vehicles (UTVs), large power units, pumps, sprayers, small engines, boats, welders, and chainsaws. Constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying wood and wood substitute structures and items requiring close tolerance fit and structural soundness. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers. Performing preventative and corrective maintenance to grounds, interior and exterior of buildings, and traditional and alternative utilities, heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning systems. Using and maintaining tools and equipment, records inventory and maintenance, and reports/documents equipment damage or loss.