Maintenance Worker.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Army Corps of Engineers seeks a Maintenance Worker at the Gathright Dam to perform regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs on the dam and related facilities. You will operate a variety of vehicles and vessels and may be required to obtain boat and forklift licenses within the first year.

Applicants should be prepared to work nights or weekends as project needs require, and to pass pre-employment physicals and drug testing as part of the selection process.

Qualifications

• Experience in operating and maintaining a dam and appurtenant structures.
• Must have valid state driver’s license.
• May be required to obtain boat and forklift operator licenses within 12 months.
• Pre-employment physical examination and drug testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Maintenance Worker at the Gathright Dam and performs regular maintenance duties.
• Operate and maintain the dam and intake tower; manage flood releases as needed.
• Inspect and repair project grounds and facilities to ensure proper operation.
• Operate vehicles and vessels including pickup trucks, skid steers, lawn tractors, forklifts, and motorboats.

Skills

General supervision

Dam maintenance

Vehicle operation

Safety procedures

Job description

• Serves as Maintenance Worker at the Gathright Dam.
• Operate and maintain a flood control dam by performing duties such as: regular maintenance of a dam and intake tower and making flood releases.
• Perform a variety of operational duties such as: inspections and repairs to project grounds and facilities.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and vessels such as pickup trucks, skid steer, lawn tractors, forklifts, and motorboats.
• Performs a variety of maintenance, repair and operational duties.
  

Duties

• Serves as Maintenance Worker at the Gathright Dam.
• Operate and maintain a flood control dam by performing duties such as: regular maintenance of a dam and intake tower and making flood releases.
• Perform a variety of operational duties such as: inspections and repairs to project grounds and facilities.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and vessels such as pickup trucks, skid steer, lawn tractors, forklifts, and motorboats.
• Performs a variety of maintenance, repair and operational duties.
  

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent is required to have a valid state driver's license.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a boat operators and a forklift operator's license within their first 12 months of employment.
• Ability to work nights and/or weekends depending on the needs of the project to which the employee is assigned.
• Incumbent is required to work in adverse weather conditions (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.).
• May be required to have a valid CPR certificate and first responder (or equivalent) certificate.
• May be required to work in both non-permit and permit required confined space and implement proper rescue and entry techniques.
• Position requires a pre-employment physical examination.
• Position requires a pre-employment drug test and random drug/alcohol tests thereafter.
• May be required to be properly trained and/or operate the following equipment: Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA's), escape packs, atmospheric monitoring devices and fall protection equipment.
  

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): WG 5:

Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than general supervision. Operate, repair, and maintain the dam and appurtenant structures and maintain the project buildings and recreational facilities.

Minimum Qualifications Screen Out WG-7 -

Operate, repair, and maintain the dam and appurtenant structures and maintain the project buildings and recreational facilities and operate and maintain a variety of vehicle and vessels such as sedan, pickup trucks, tractors, forklifts, and motorboats.

You will also be evaluated on the below job elements:

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments
• Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Materials

PHYSICAL EFFORT

Uses moderate physical effort to stack, load, unload, move and carry tools, equipment and materials ranging in weight from 10 lbs to 50 lbs unassisted. Occasionally lifts heavier objects with assistance (e.g., using a hand truck). Required to reach, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders, scaffolds or platforms.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. Occasionally is required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
• 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 the information sheet.
• This is a Material Maintenance Management 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
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.