Maintenance Worker

Summary

About the Position: As a Maintenance Worker you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks incident to maintaining and operating the locks and dams and channel structures. Tasks include welding, deckhand duties, mechanical maintenance, masonry, carpentry, painting, and electrical work. The incumbent performs in a relatively independent manner either as part of a crew, or with assigned personnel who assist in completion of individual assigned projects or jobs.

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Duties

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• When necessary, operate chainsaws, winching equipment, etc; perform cleanup of recreation areas as required after replacing gravel, etc.; place riprap and replace boat ramps; drive dump, tool, and similar trucks as required for work support.
• Handle mooring lines and towing cables; assist towboat operator by giving hand signals; operate winch to raise and lower spuds; deck maintenance; keep engine space free of excess grease and oil; splicing of lines; greasing machinery.
• Applies trade methods and manual welding processes to repair items that are typically part of lock and dam facility operating equipment.
• Perform mechanical maintenance such as clean, replace plugs, and general checks on operational status of to maintain various items of equipment and to identify a need for major overhaul or repair.
• Perform a variety of basic operational checks, tune ups, etc., on various items of equipment such as gasoline engines, chainsaws, generators, etc.
• Make repairs to existing wiring system that can be accomplished by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, switches and fixtures, etc., using instructions to indicate type of malfunctions.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must possess a valid State motor vehicle operator's license for the class of vehicle being operated based on site specific, job related requirements, and must maintain this license.
• A medical examination is required. If selected, satisfactory completion of a medical examination is required before assignment to the position.
• Subsequent annual physicals required for the position.
• Must comply with Drug Abuse Testing Program requirements. This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.

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. To meet the screen out element applicants must show the ability to perform common Maintenance Worker tasks such as welding, maintaining equipment and determining tools, methods and sequence of work upon receipt of work orders. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Screen Out
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

• Physical Effort: Maintenance work requires general continuous moderate to demanding physical effort in handling of equipment and tools, while working from scaffolds, standing, stooping, bending, working overhead, etc., along with stretching, working in cramped positions and spaces, and handling or maneuvering bulky equipment. Deckhand work requires standing on metal vibrating surfaces for long periods of time. Employee is frequently required to lift ropes, cables, chains, blocks, etc., up to 50 pounds, for distances usually not more than 35-50 feet, for long periods of time.
• Working Conditions: Work crews are routinely assigned to remote locations not only within the duty location River Project, but also other area projects and potentially other MVD Districts. Work assignments are typically on an ongoing basis and are accomplished within several weeks to months. Depending upon type of duties being performed, works either outside under a complete variety of weather conditions typical of the geographic area, or inside normally in heated or semi-heated areas. Employee is subject to working in cramped quarters, in and around open and moving water on barges that have no guard rails and the walking surface can be slippery when wet or icy. Subject to normal cuts and bruises associated with handling a variety of hand tools and/or more serious injury associated with power tools, mobile equipment, and dropped cables or chains in addition to bodily injury from snapped lines. Employees are required to follow established safe working procedures. Appropriate personal protective equipment is provided to minimize or reduce hazardous conditions, and its use is mandatory.

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 Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Material Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• 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.
• This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

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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