Maintenance Worker.

US Army Corps of Engineers; Wallisville (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers is seeking a Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance and equipment operations across buildings, machinery, vessels, grounds, and components of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. The role requires applying a range of crafts and trades while keeping project buildings clean and well-maintained.

Work is predominantly outdoors in varied conditions, with duties including routine painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry tasks, and operation of hand

Qualifications

• General maintenance experience across building structures, machinery, and systems.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance including painting, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry work.
• Willingness to work outdoors and operate/maintain various equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and equipment operations for buildings, machinery, vessels, and grounds.
• Apply skills across crafts and trades and keep interiors/exteriors clean.
• Perform routine maintenance such as painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
• Use hand and power tools such as hammers, saws, drills, and grinders.

Skills

Maintenance

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

• Perform general maintenance and equipment operations carrying out assigned tasks involving the maintenance and repair of building structures, machinery, equipment, vessels, grounds, and components of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Apply general skills and knowledge of a variety of crafts and trades as they relate to the tasks assigned. Keeps interior and exterior of project buildings clean.
• Keep interior and exterior of project buildings clean. Performs routine maintenance such as painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
• Use hand and power tools such as hammers saws, drills, and grinders.

Duties

• Perform general maintenance and equipment operations carrying out assigned tasks involving the maintenance and repair of building structures, machinery, equipment, vessels, grounds, and components of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems.
• Apply general skills and knowledge of a variety of crafts and trades as they relate to the tasks assigned. Keeps interior and exterior of project buildings clean.
• Keep interior and exterior of project buildings clean. Performs routine maintenance such as painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry work.
• Use hand and power tools such as hammers saws, drills, and grinders.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) - This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• This position is covered by the Civilian drug testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must possess a Government Driver's License for the type of equipment operated, and know and understand the safety rules governing the operation of that equipment.
• Incumbent is required to obtain and meet the requirements of a pre-employment physical examination and must be able to meet the requirements of all subsequent physical examinations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)

Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker ~ without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform simple maintenance and upkeep to public buildings, and/or recreational facilities. Performing simple plumbing components, and repair structures composed of wood or concrete. Replacing and maintaining such things as pipes, tile union joints, faucets, and drains. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort:

The work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and sitting for prolonged time periods. Work involves light to heavy physical effort requiring the incumbent to physically handle objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed mostly out-of-doors, subject to hazards of darkness and inclement weather. Routinely works adjacent and/or over waterway. Works in close proximity to moving machinery and electrical equipment. The dams are located in isolated areas which will require extensive time out of the office. Position may require call back after duty hours and/or weekends.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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
• This is a(n) Materiel Maintenance Management Career Program position aligned under the Logistics Career Management Directorate.
• 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.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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.