Maintenance Worker

Army Corp.; Covington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Army Corp. seeks a Maintenance Worker assigned to the Water Resources Division, Operations Branch at the Gathright Dam Project Office outside Covington, Virginia. The role covers grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and operation of vehicles and vessels.

This is a developmental position with potential placement at WG-5 or WG-7. Work involves outdoor duties in varied weather and physical tasks; safety gear and protective clothing may be required.

Qualifications

• Maintenance duties include grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and vehicle/vessel operation.
• Developmental position with WG-5 or WG-7 grade level at management discretion.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Vehicle operation

Tools

Forklifts

Motorboats

Tractors

Sedan

Pickup trucks

Job description

About this position:

This position is assigned to the Water Resources Division, Operations Branch at the Gathright Dam Project Office outside Covington, Virginia and conducts maintenance duties to include grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and vehicle/vessel operation.

This is a developmental position. You may be selected at the WG-5 or WG-7 grade level at management discretion. Full Performance Level is WG-07.

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 in this document.

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.