Maintenance Mechanic, WG-4749-8/10 (29479)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Old Hickory (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the Huntington District, serving the Old Hickory, TN area. You will perform journeyman maintenance across carpentry, plumbing, painting and mechanical trades to support dam control towers, buildings and structures.

The role requires operating heavy equipment, installing and repairing structures, and maintaining water treatment and piping systems.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform the full range of maintenance tasks requiring journeyman-level skills across trades such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.
• Experience with maintenance of dam facilities, buildings, and supporting infrastructure.
• Willingness to operate heavy equipment and use various shop tools safely and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance in carpentry, plumbing, painting and mechanical trades on dam facilities and structures.
• Operate hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, machinery and heavy machinery including tractors and backhoes.
• Install, repair and modify buildings and structures as needed.
• Maintain water treatment plants including electrical work and welding as required.
• Repair and adjust high-pressure piping systems and mechanical components.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual dexterity

Troubleshooting

Tools

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District

Locations (City, State)

Old Hickory/Davidson, TN

Position Overview/Duties

Serves as Maintenance Mechanic for Operations Division of USACE, p reforms the duties of a journeyman Maintenance Mechanic which covers the full range of complex maintenance tasks requiring the application of journeyman level skills in a wide variety of trades and crafts

• DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
• Serves as maintenance mechanic performing work in 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 tractor, backhoe etc.
• Installation and construction of buildings/structures, as well as modification and repairing of current structures and buildings.
• Maintenance of water treatment plants requiring filtration processes, electrical work, welding etc.
• Modify parts, components, or assemblies in the maintenance and repair of various items of installed, dam operating, or mobile equipment and machinery.
• Install, repair, and maintain high pressure piping systems such as hydraulic and high-pressure air or oil line systems.
• Use a variety of hand and power shop tools in accomplishing assignments.

Other Conditions and Requirements

• APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
• APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Requirement at the Full Performance WG 10:

Able to perform the full range of maintenance tasks requiring the application of journeyman level skills in machinery repair, carpentry, electrical wiring, roofing, plumbing, sandblasting and painting, pipefitting, equipment operations, concrete maintenance and repair. Have applied a high order of skill to determine reasons for and making corrections to facility (building, structures) mechanical defects and performance problems, including but not limited to basic to complex maintenance/mechanical equipment. Know how to operate heavy equipment to include but not limited to overhead cranes, skid steers, dump trucks, aerial lifts, and forklifts to safely and accurately maneuver supplies and materials to accomplish repair, replacement or creation of projects.

Experience Requirement at the developmental WG 08

Able to perform maintenance tasks in assisting journeyman level mechanics in machinery repair, carpentry, electrical wiring, roofing, plumbing, sandblasting and painting, pipefitting, equipment operations, concrete maintenance and repair. Have the ability and knowledge of how to operate heavy equipment and support full performance Maintenance Mechanics at the developmental level.

Competencies needed for the position:

• Physical Effort: Must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position as identified in the position description. Duties include but are not limited to climbing ladders and steep stairways, and working on steep and uneven ground. Incumbent must be capable of lifting at least 50 pounds unassisted or up to 100 lbs with the assistance of one other person. Tasks requiring the ability to lift 50 pounds while working alone include but are not limited to lifting and carrying a five gallon can of kerosene, lifting and carrying a 50 pound bag of wildlife seed, lifting and carrying a 5 gallon can of paint, cleaning liquid or hydraulic oil. Tasks requiring the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. with the assistance of one other person include but are not limited to moving furniture and lifting 80 lb. bags of cement.
• Working Conditions: Works in a variety of conditions. Work is completed on but not limited to scaffolding, high ladders or rooftops subject to dangers such as but not limited to falling, exposed to possibility of burns, cuts and bruises, broken bones or infections. Incumbent may work in inclement weather to perform duties including but not limited to surveillance of project, various inspections, boundary marking, special events, and emergency situations (respond to public accidents, drownings, etc.). Incumbent must be capable or working in conditions of dust, welding fumes, paint vapors and sandblast particles utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment for those conditions which may be heavy and uncomfortable.
• CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Pre employment drug test required and continued participation in the program.
• Annual physical is required as well as a pre employment physical.
• Must obtain/maintain:valid state operators license for vehicles, (may require) valid motorboat license in accordance with the Coast Guard or Corps' requirements and a valid State commercial driver's license (CDL).
• Heavy lifting is required. May be required to lift up to 50lbs alone and 100 lbs assisted.
• Required to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with position. The Government has a Licensing Program which includes, but is not limited to Dump Truck, Truck and Trailer, Crane, Forklift and construction equipment.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of VARIES depending on location and position.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) CP-17-Maintenance Mechanic Position
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

Your Resume

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Qualifications

• Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy:

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.