Maintenance Worker

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Portland, OR seeks a Maintenance Worker to perform a range of shop and field tasks supporting the Plant Maintenance Section. Duties include painting interiors/exteriors, carpentry, and repair of vessels and equipment, with emphasis on safety and quality.

You will operate hand and power tools, assist with rigging and line handling, and move parts using a forklift, often in varied weather and conditions. A valid state driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform maintenance duties such as painting, carpentry, and welding.
• Must be able to operate and maintain power hand tools and conduct safety inspections.
• Must be able to perform daily operation checks of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Paints a variety of surfaces on floating plant, buildings, and equipment.
• Performs sub-journey level carpentry tasks in maintenance, remodeling, and repair.
• Assembles and disassembles heavy dredge parts using hand and power tools; cleans surfaces.
• Operates forklift to move parts and materials.
• Assists in rigging, line handling, and mobilization tasks.

Skills

Painting

Carpentry

Welding

Power tools

Safety inspections

Education

Experience-based qualifications

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. 9905, dated 10/13/2026 that is expected to be used to fill full time positions when requested. to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Major Duties

• Paints a variety of surfaces, such as interiors and exteriors of floating plant, buildings and/or stationary and mobile equipment, where surface protection are important.
• Works independently, performing a variety of sub-journey level carpentry trade tasks in maintenance, remodeling, and repair of buildings, equipment, survey boats, and vessels at the US Moorings and at various field locations as needed.
• Assembles and disassembles heavy dredge parts using a variety of hand and power tools. Cleans corroded surfaces of rust, old paint and other substances using sandblaster, solvents, scraper wire brush, and sander to prepare the parts for cleaning
• Operates forklift to move dredge parts and other component materials to the shop or other work site locations.
• Assists in rigging and line handling, gangway placement, and other miscellaneous tasks associated with movement of items around the facility and tying procedures

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 5% of the time.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 45 #lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 11. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

About the Position: In this position you will serve as a Maintenance Worker in the Shipyard Utility Shop of the Plant Maintenance Section located at the US Moorings.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the expereience 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): Ability to do the work of a(n) MAINTENANCE WORKER without more than normal supervision.to perform common maintenance worker duties such as painting, carpentry, and welding. I also have the ability to operate and maintain power hand tools and conduct safety inspections. I am also able to do daily operation checks of this equipment. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort: The work requires standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling and sometimes working in cramped and awkward positions. Regularly lifts, carries and/or holds objects weighing up to 45 pounds to set up work and equipment needed to complete tasks. Work requires strong upper body including back, shoulders, forearms, wrists and hands. Motions required for paint or epoxy application can be very repetitive and cause exertion or strain; must maintain good physical condition.

Working Conditions: Work is done both inside and outside with exposure to inclement weather and the usual climate extremes. Subject to noisy, dusty, dirty, greasy, wet and slippery conditions, and vibration caused by power tool/equipment operation. There are the common dangers inherent in power tool operation such as cuts and bruises, and exposure to electrical shocks and burns. Exposed to solvents and other toxic chemical compounds. Must wear appropriate safety gear, equipment, and protective clothing such as: hard hat, mask, goggles, gloves, respirator, ear plugs, etc. as required.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

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 the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Material Maintenance Management Career Program position aligned under the Career Management Directorate.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• The following incentives may be authorized to a highly qualified candidate: Recruitment, Relocation, Advance in Hire, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Advanced Leave Accrual.
• Incumbent is required to have or be able to obtain a forklift operator's certificate issued by the Corps of Engineers within 6 months of appointment.

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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