Maintenance Mechanic

Geological Survey; Chesterton (IN); On-site; USD 91,836,000 - 106,938,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Geological Survey in Chesterton, Indiana, seeks a term-appointment professional at the Lake Michigan Ecological Research Station. The position is a WG-09 level with an initial appointment of at least 13 months, potentially extending up to four years.

First-time hires typically begin at Step 01. The role supports facility operations and management in the Great Lakes region. Major duties include budget planning, preventive maintenance, and acting as a Contracting Officer Representative for

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve building operations issues.
• Perform maintenance and repairs.
• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative providing technical oversight, inspection, and communication for onsite construction or rehabilitation projects.
• Plan, develop, and execute annual facility budget and preventative maintenance plans.
• Identify, justify, and submit Facility Maintenance Management System (FMMS) projects for approval.

Job description

This listing is a summary.

Open: August 28, 2026 — Closes: September 11, 2026

Summary

This is a Term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion. The position is located in Chesterton, Indiana working for the USGS Great Lakes Science Center.

Major Duties

This position is located within the Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, Mid-continent Region, at the Lake Michigan Ecological Research Station in Chesterton, Indiana.

The WG-09 salary range for Chesterton, Indiana is Per $32.05 (Step 01) to $37.32 (Step 05) per hour.

First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Troubleshoot and resolve building operations issues.
• Perform maintenance and repairs.
• Serves as Contracting Officer Representative providing technical oversight, inspection, and communication for onsite construction or rehabilitation projects.
• Plan, develop, and execute annual facility budget and preventative maintenance plans.
• Identify, justify, and submit Facility Maintenance Management System (FMMS) projects for approval.