Maintenance Worker-WG-4749-05/08 (60801)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division seeks a Maintenance Worker for the Operations (Or Fleet) Division. The role covers carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and mechanical trades, including dam control tower facilities, buildings, and structures.

Candidate will operate and maintain hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, and machinery, with scope for installation, modification, and basic repairs.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Ability to perform maintenance work with supervision and operate heavy equipment as required.
• Competencies include physical effort, safety awareness, and ability to work outdoors in extreme weather.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms.
• Compliance with pre-employment drug testing and background checks is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of maintenance tasks in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and mechanical trades.
• Maintain dam control tower facilities, buildings and structures.
• Operate, repair and maintain hydraulic systems and electrical equipment.
• Install and modify parts, components, or assemblies for various equipment and structures.
• Troubleshoot electrical wiring, controls and equipment; use hand and power tools.

Job description

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Huntington District

Locations (City, State)

• Allegheny, PA
• Davidson, TN
• Louisville, KY
• Old Hickory, TN
• Pittsburgh, PA

Position Overview/Duties

Serves as Maintenance Worker for Operations (Or Fleet) Division of USACE, p erforms the duties of a Maintenance Worker which covers the full range ofmaintenance tasks requiring the application of journeyman level skills in a wide variety of trades and crafts.

• DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT/DUTIES:
• Serves as maintenance worker performing work in variety of trades in carpentry, plumbing, painting, electrical and mechanical trades. Such trades involving but not limited to maintenance of dam control tower facilities, buildings and structures.
• Operate, install, repair, maintain hydraulic systems, electrical equipment, machinery, mechanical tools, use of tractor, backhoe etc.
• Installation and construction of buildings/structures, as well as modification and repairing of current structures and buildings.
• Maintenance of water treatment plants requiring filtration processes, electrical work, welding etc.
• Modify parts, components, or assemblies in the maintenance and repair of various items of installed, dam operating, or mobile equipment and machinery.
• Troubleshoot, locate and make basic repairs of electrical wiring, controls, equipment, fixtures.
• Use a variety of hand and power shop tools in accomplishing assignments.

Other Conditions and Requirements

• APPLICABILITY/AREA OF CONSIDERATION: This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.
• WHO MAY APPLY: US Citizens
• APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience Requirement

Minimum Qualifications Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. Have the ability to perform common duties as a maintenance worker. Perform rough carpentry work, sandblasting and painting, pipefitting, equipment operations, concrete maintenance and repair. Ability to operate heavy equipment to include but not limited to: overhead cranes, skid steer, dump truck, aerial lifts, and forklifts to safely and accurately maneuver supplies and materials to accomplish repair, replacement or creation of projects. Work with close general supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Competencies needed for the position:
• Physical Effort: Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. Work requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing and may be performed in cramped positions, under equipment, structures, etc. Frequently required to lift and carry parts and items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed outside in extremes of weather or inside shop and other buildings. Work involves walking and climbing steps, slopes and uneven surfaces. There is danger of injury such as cuts, burns, electrical shock and bruises while use of power tools and welding equipment. Strains from lifting or work in awkward positions, and danger of drowning while working in proximity of the water.

Conditions of Employment

• This position is covered by the civilian drug abuse testing program. Pre employment drug test required and continued participation in the program.
• Annual physical is required as well as a pre employment physical.
• Must obtain/maintain valid state operators license for vehicles.
• Heavy lifting is required. May be required to lift up to 50lbs alone and 100 lbs assisted.
• May be required to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with position. The Government has a Licensing Program which includes, but is not limited to Dump Truck, Truck and Trailer, Crane, Forklift and construction equipment.
• Appropriate uniform must be worn where required, IAW EP1130-2-520 Ch 7
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) VARIES depending on location and position, >25%.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Other Essential Information

• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110, an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
• This announcement may be used to fill like vacancies for three months after the closing date.
• This position MAY be eligible for situational telework only, including emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework".
• All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) CP-17-Maintenance
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized.
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may be authorized (up to 25%).
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Close Date to receive consideration.

Your Resume

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor

To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants).

Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements

FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements

Reasonable Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.