Maintenance Worker

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Lower Granite Natural Resources Office, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and situated in Clarkston, Washington. Duties

• Inspects, installs, repairs, maintains, tests, modifies and adjusts equipment, facilities and structures related to public use, general project operations, water control, and utility systems.
• Performs metal fabrication, modification and repair through gas and arc welding, grinding and finishing.
• Performs irrigation system planning, installation, rehab and maintenance. Makes repairs to water-borne and vault toilets, drinking fountains, hydrants, lavatories, etc. and makes adjustments to water-control and flood-control structures.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks at Recreational and Environmental Stewardship sites, to include: tree planting and maintenance brush removal, tree felling and removal, and field mowing.
• Operates motor vehicles, farm tractors with attachments, front-end loader, backhoe, boats and other equipment as required.
• Performs carpentry repairs, modification or construction of concrete forms, steps, walls, storage racks and sign mounting framework etc. Paints a variety of wood and metal surfaces, metal structures and equipment. 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 common duties of a Maintenance Worker such as carpentry, repairing irrigation systems, and plumbing repairs. I have full level skills in operating all associated tools and equipment related to the sub journeyman level skills. I have experience operating and maintaining forklifts, backhoes and tractor-trailers. I have performed daily operation checks of this equipment.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: Exerts heavy physical effort in doing such tasks as frequently lifting and moving objects weighing under 50 pounds unassisted, obtains assistance or uses appropriate equipment or safety devices when lifting and moving heavy objects greater than 45 pounds. Physical dexterity isneeded to handle tools and work around machinery or equipment. Working Conditions: Work is generally performed outdoors in all extremes of weather, in and over water, in wildland vegetation, in flood control and building structures. Hazards include heat, cold, dust, insect bites and stings, injurious vegetation, electric shock, drowning, work around machinery and heavy equipment, noise, vibration, falls from ladders and high work surfaces, and toxic chemicals. Work requires heavy lifting, continuous standing, walking, or stooping in all extremes of weather, including under wet and muddy conditions on steep or uneven terrain. Work requires special care to avoid injuries.