Maintenance Mechanic

Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As a Maintenance Mechanic you will be responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of grounds, facilities, and equipment associated with recreation sites, wildlife habitat lands, and water control structures. Responsibilities Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks relating to the general operation and maintenance of physical plant facilities, project grounds parks, wildlife areas and other public use facilities. Install, modify and repair water supply systems, waterborne toilets, sewage systems, drinking fountains, hydrants, automated underground irrigation systems. Construct wooden forms for concrete, measures, cuts and constructs general carpentry. Operate a variety of project vehicles such as trucks, vans, dump trucks, semi-trucks, etc. to haul materials to the site and perform maintenance activities. Operate small craft and single or twin screw diesel boats up to 26 feet to make repairs to docks, floats and other facilities on the rivers or streams, transport materials and personnel, and accomplish other work. Perform general inspection, repair, and maintenance work utilizing various hand and power tools and small equipment as needed. Perform minor electrical maintenance and repairs. Perform minor maintenance and repair to motors, engines, belts, hoses, carburetors, linkage, batteries, ignition systems, and other parts of equipment to assure in working order or repair on-site as needed. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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 Mechanic~ without more than normal supervision. - You must have the ability or potential ability to perform the majority of the following maintenance mechanic tasks under normal supervision: painting, carpentry, repairing irrigation systems, plumbing repairs, and welding. You must have the ability with full level skills in operating all associated tools and equipment related to the sub journeyman level skills. You must have the ability to operate and maintain forklifts, backhoes, and tractor-trailers. You must have the ability to perform daily operation checks of this equipment. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT Work requires moderate to arduous physical effort including lifting up to 50 lbs. frequently and up to 75 lbs. occasionally. Work requires considerable walking, standing, stooping, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, climbing, working on ladders or platforms which require both stretched and cramped positions, and traversing rough terrain. Many activities can cause exertion of the lower back; must maintain good lower back physical condition. Work requires visual acuity, color, and depth perception. Must have good hand-foot-eye coordination. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed inside and outside, with exposure to inclement weather and the usual climate extremes. Subject to vibrations and noisy conditions caused by power tool and equipment operation. There are the common dangers inherent to power tool operation such as cuts and bruises, electrical shock and burns, and the danger of working around mobile equipment. There is exposure to dust, dirt, paint fumes, solvents, pesticides, raw sewage and obnoxious smells, as well as insect bites and bee stings. Aboard vessels there is danger of slipping on wet surfaces or falling into swift water. Must wear appropriate safety and protective gear such as earplugs, safety glasses, life jacket, hard hat, respirator, etc. as required. Incumbent is required to travel to numerous remote sites to perform work, with extended work occasionally requiring TDY. Education 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 Logistics Career Field position Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. 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 for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations. Advanced-in-Hire, Enhanced Leave Accrual, Student Loan Repayment, and/or Recruitment/Relocation incentive MAY be authorized if determined to be in the best interest of the government.