Maintenance Repairperson

Bureau of Reclamation; Pueblo (CO); Remote; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bureau of Reclamation in Pueblo, CO is seeking a Maintenance Repairperson to perform general maintenance and repair of buildings, dams, powerplants, water conveyance facilities, canals and related infrastructure, including carpentry, painting, concrete, pipe work, and welding. You will inspect mechanical and electrical equipment, monitor dam instrumentation, and write clearance procedures under HECP.

The role may involve operating trucks and light equipment and requires flexibility for

Qualifications

• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties of a varied or general nature and intermediate skill level in the maintenance and repair of buildings, dams, powerplants, water conveyance facilities, canals and related facilities.
• Maintenance and repair of high-pressure hydraulic systems, HVAC systems, electric motors and hoists, and large emergency generators.
• Takes and reports dam instrumentation readings for measuring seepage, uplift pressure, and foundation movement devices.
• Writes clearance procedures for dam operating equipment and water conveyance systems under HECP; may operate and maintain light and heavy trucks and related equipment.

Job description

• Schedule: You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work.

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Maintenance Repairperson. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. For living conditions go to: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf

Key Responsibilities

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs duties of a varied or general nature and intermediate skill level in the maintenance and repair of buildings, dams, powerplants, water conveyance facilities, canals and related facilities. These duties include some combination of carpentry, painting, concrete placement and finishing, pipe work, rough welding, hydrologic data collection, etc.

Duties also include maintenance and repair of high-pressure hydraulic systems, HVAC systems, electric motors and hoists, and large emergency generators. Makes routine inspections of the mechanical and electrical equipment and reports unsatisfactory operation and unusual operating conditions to supervisors. Takes and reports dam instrumentation readings for measuring seepage, uplift pressure, and various foundation movement devices.

Writes clearance procedures for dam operating equipment and water conveyance systems in accordance with Reclamation Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP). May work under HECP in capacities of operations supervisor, job supervisor, switchman and authorized employee. The duties may include the operation and minor maintenance of light and heavy trucks, wheel tractors, backhoe, front end loaders, slope mower and towing trailer or equipment.

Requirements & Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Bureau of Reclamation, Department of the Interior.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $46.77 – $46.77/hr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-10.

What is the work schedule?

This is a You may be required to work on-call, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime and shift work. position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.