Maintenance Mechanic (Hvac)

industrial maintenance jobs; Galveston, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Galveston, TX seeks a Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC) to operate, maintain and repair HVAC systems and related facilities on floating plants and project sites. Travel up to 25% and CDL/Boat Operator licenses within 12 months are required.

The role includes servicing a wide range of equipment, performing electrical, plumbing, and carpentry tasks, and ensuring safety and regulatory compliance in a challenging marine environment.

Qualifications

• US Citizens only.
• No specific length of training or experience required; demonstrate ability to perform with normal supervision.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% (TDY).
• Must obtain CDL within 12 months of employment.
• Must obtain USACE Boat Operator's license (26 feet and under) within 12 months of employment.
• Must hold EPA universal certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain floating plant and project facilities.
• Repair, overhaul, maintain, and service HVAC units and systems.
• Operate vehicles up to 30,000 pounds with loads up to 10 tons.
• Service trucks, tractors, skid steer, ATVs, boats, generator and other equipment.
• Perform electrical, painting, masonry, plumbing and carpentry on various equipment and facilities.

Skills

EPA universal certification

Valid driver's license

CDL within 12 months

Boat Operator's license

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This is a Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC), WG-4749-10 position with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston Operations Division, Project Operations Branch, Operations Maintenance Section in Galveston, Texas.

Major Duties

• Serve as the Facilities Maintenance Mechanic with the responsibility for the operation, maintenance, repair and in house construction to all floating plant and project facilities.
• Perform the full range of work involved in the repair, overhaul, maintenance, and servicing of heating, ventilation and air conditioning units and systems.
• Operate diesel, gasoline, or electric powered vehicles with gross weight of up to and including 30,000 pounds capable of carrying loads weighing up to and including 10 tons.
• Service trucks, tractors, skid steer loader, small mowing tractors, ATVs, boats, standby generator, etc.
• Perform electrical, painting, masonry, plumbing and carpentry on a variety of equipment and facilities.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent will be required to travel/perform Temporary Duty (TDY) 25% of the time.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State-Issued Driver's License.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within (12)months of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a USACE Boat Operator's license (26 feet and under) within twelve (12) months of employment.
• Incumbent is required to obtain a pre-employment physical and an annual health assessment.
• Must hold a current EPA universal certification.

Qualifications

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 (HVAC) without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common facility maintenance and repair tasks. I can assist a journey-level employee with HVAC system maintenance. I can operate basic equipment like mowers and pickup trucks. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes task in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Requires constant arm and leg movement and reaching, bending, and turning to operate hand and foot controls when driving tractor or motor vehicle. Exerts effort to maintain balance and position at controls of tractor. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Works on scaffolds and ladders, which require work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions. Exerts heavy physical effort frequently lifting and moving objects weighing over 75 pounds, pushing heavy loads, and operating heavy hand-held equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Works inside and outside under abnormal temperature and weather conditions. Is exposed to the danger of tipping or overturning equipment when working on banks or side slopes. Is exposed but not limited to, hazards of river traffic, erratic river conditions, danger of falling overboard and drowning. In performing welding duties, is exposed to burns from sparks and hot metals, fumes and other hazards associated with welding.

Employees are required to observe established safe working procedures. Appropriate protective clothing and/or equipment is provided to minimize or eliminate hazardous conditions and its use is mandatory.

Additional Information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a 17 Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction.htm for more information.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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