Maintenance Worker - WG-4749-8 (99475)

US Army Corps of Engineers; Barnsdall (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

US Army Corps of Engineers in Oklahoma seeks a skilled Maintenance Worker to support safe operation and maintenance of flood-control facilities, recreation areas, and related infrastructure. The role covers a broad range of trades, equipment operation, and dam-operation duties to ensure public safety and facility availability.

The position involves independent or crew-based assignments, mentoring helpers, and potential participation in consolidated maintenance efforts across project areas.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform skilled maintenance across multiple trades (mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing).
• Experience inspecting and maintaining project infrastructure and equipment.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and transport loads safely.
• Must adhere to safety regulations and contract requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair infrastructure and facilities (dam facilities, park facilities, utility systems).
• Operate mechanical systems and equipment (gates, gear boxes, pumps, generators).
• Operate heavy equipment and vehicles (graders, backhoes, trucks, forklifts).
• Support dam and flood-control operations by collecting weather and water data and reporting conditions.
• Inspect contractor performance and document deficiencies for follow-up.
• Repair water/sewer systems and coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Maintenance work

Mechanical skills

Electrical work

Safety compliance

Tools

Driver's license

CDL

Boat operator license

Forklift qualification

Job description

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Announcement Type

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Locations (City, State)

Barnsdall, Oklahoma

Position Overview/Duties

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Tulsa District, is seeking a skilled Maintenance Worker to support the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of flood damage reduction facilities and associated recreation and park facilities within the assigned Project Lake/Area Office. The incumbent performs a broad range of skilled maintenance, repair, inspection, equipment operation, and dam-operation functions that directly support the integrity of project infrastructure, public safety, and continued availability of Corps-managed facilities.

Major Duties

• Maintain and repair critical project infrastructure and facilities by performing skilled work across multiple trades, including mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, masonry, painting, and welding, on dams, gate houses, restrooms, storage buildings, park facilities, utility systems, and related structures.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain mechanical systems and equipment such as hydraulic gates and systems, gate hoists, gear boxes, cranes, elevators, pumps, generators, water systems, and gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment; perform routine maintenance and minor repairs and identify conditions requiring higher-level technical or supervisory attention.
• Operate heavy equipment, vehicles, and vessels in support of construction, maintenance, transportation, and project operations, including graders, dozers, backhoes, trucks, tractors, forklifts, motorboats, work barges, and related equipment; safely transport, load, secure, and unload equipment and materials.
• Support dam and flood-control operations by collecting and reporting weather and water-storage data, taking gage readings, making authorized gate settings, monitoring dam equipment and indicators, conducting routine inspections, maintaining operating logs, replacing charts, and promptly reporting unusual conditions or significant equipment malfunctions.
• Inspect contractor and service-provider performance for maintenance, minor construction, janitorial, waste-removal, mowing, paving, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, painting, and other contracted services; evaluate workmanship, materials, equipment, timeliness, safety compliance, and adherence to contract requirements, and document deficiencies and follow-up inspections.
• Maintain water, sewer, and other utility systems and support preventive maintenance programs by repairing or replacing pumps, valves, faucets, waterlines, hydrants, drains, and related components; collecting water samples; maintaining system drawings, records, inventories, and spare parts; and coordinating with supervisors and project personnel through mobile radio communications.

The incumbent performs assignments independently or as part of a crew, assists lower-graded employees and volunteers in resolving maintenance problems, and may participate in consolidated maintenance efforts outside the assigned Project/Area Office.

Other Conditions And Requirements

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. Veterans' preference does not apply to this announcement.

WHO MAY APPLY

US Citizens.

General Conditions of Employment

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System, or be exempt from the registration requirement, prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Recruitment/Relocation Incentive may be authorized, subject to availability of funds and applicable regulations, when the selecting official determines that relocation is in the best interest of the Government.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework, subject to mission requirements, supervisory approval, applicable Army/USACE policy, and completion of any required telework agreement. The duties of this position are primarily field-based and operational; therefore, telework eligibility may be limited by mission requirements.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 75% of the time.

Licenses, Certifications, And Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when required for assigned vehicle or equipment operations.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the required Corps of Engineers boat operator's license/qualification.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain the required forklift operator qualification/license.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires successful completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination to determine the applicant's ability to meet the physical requirements of the position.
• The incumbent is required to complete an annual physical examination thereafter to ensure continued fitness and ability to perform the required duties of the position.
• The incumbent must be able to lift and carry loads weighing up to 50 pounds as required by assigned maintenance, repair, equipment-handling, and operational duties.
• Duties are routinely performed outdoors and throughout Corps project areas, including dams, recreation areas, roads, campgrounds, utility facilities, boat ramps, and other dispersed facilities. The incumbent may work in adverse weather, on uneven terrain, around water, and in proximity to heavy equipment and other occupational hazards.

Drug Testing

• This position is subject to pre-employment drug screening.
• The position is covered by the Department of the Army/U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Random Drug Testing Program based upon its designation as a critical position supporting dam/flood-control operations.
• The incumbent may be subject to drug testing based on reasonable suspicion and following direct involvement in an on-duty accident, consistent with applicable Army, DoD, and USACE policies.
• The selectee will be required to sign DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical Under the Drug Abuse Testing Program, or an applicable Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), as a condition of employment.

Operational and Working Conditions

• Because the position supports critical dam and flood-control functions, the incumbent may be required to perform operational duties during severe weather, flooding, unusual operating conditions, emergencies, or other circumstances requiring immediate maintenance or operational response.
• Duties are routinely performed outdoors and throughout Corps project areas, including dams, recreation areas, roads, campgrounds, utility facilities, boat ramps, and other remote or dispersed facilities. The incumbent may work in adverse weather, on uneven terrain, around water, and in proximity to heavy equipment and other occupational hazards.
• The incumbent must safely operate assigned vehicles and vessels over Federal, state, county, and local roads and waterways under varying weather and traffic conditions. The employee is responsible for properly loading, distributing, securing, transporting, and unloading cargo.
• When assigned facility-maintenance inspection responsibilities, the incumbent must document inspection results, identify deficiencies, and conduct follow-up inspections when required to verify satisfactory correction of deficient contractor work.

Safety And Hazardous Work Requirements

• The incumbent may be required to enter and work in both non-permit-required and permit-required confined spaces and must properly implement applicable entry, monitoring, communication, and rescue procedures.
• The incumbent may be required to receive training in and properly operate/use Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), escape packs, atmospheric monitoring devices, and fall-protection equipment.
• The incumbent must successfully complete required formal electrical safety training addressing OSHA lockout/tagout requirements and electrical hazard recognition. Required refresher training will be completed at least every three years in accordance with applicable USACE/District requirements.
• The incumbent may perform authorized electrical maintenance within the scope permitted by applicable USACE/District policy, including work on 110V–240V single-phase and 208V three-phase circuits. Major electrical repairs and work involving higher-voltage systems, including 440V or greater, must be referred in accordance with applicable District policy.
• Safe work practices are an integral responsibility of this position. The incumbent must know, follow, and promote applicable Army, USACE, OSHA, Federal, state, and local safety requirements, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Screen-out Experience Statement

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance and repair work involving construction, mechanical systems, welding, painting, rigging, equipment operations, or related trades. Experience operating forklifts, trucks, marine equipment, construction equipment, or performing lock and dam, industrial, marine, or heavy construction maintenance work.

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.