Maintenance Worker

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: The position serves in the USACE Los Angeles District Operations Division. Ops and Maintenance operates and maintains 16 flood control dams and structures within the Districts tri-state area. Responsibilities Maintains and repair USACE facilities such as restrooms, buildings, lands and roads as necessary. Performs landscaping and grounds maintenance at USACE owned facilities and structures to maintain a clean and orderly appearance. Routinely communicates with others in the unit, leaders, supervisors and others as necessary to complete assigned work. Conducts preventative and routine maintenance as well as repairs on various types of equipment. Operates valves and /or gates at Flood control dams to regulate the flow of water being released. Operates a variety of mobile and stationary vehicles and engineering construction equipment over different conditions and terrain. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experiece requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common maintenance tasks including carpentry, painting, plumbing, fencing and welding work to maintain various equipment and facilities and perform landscaping and grounds maintenance. Ability to use a variety of procedures and techniques to repair and maintain equipment. Ability to handle and apply herbicide and other hazardous materials. Ability to operate stationary and mobile construction and maintenance equipment. Ability to work under normal 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. PHYSICAL EFFORT – Work requires heavy physical effort and the ability to perform heavy lifting and carrying (50 pounds and over); use of both arms, both hands, and both legs; repeated bending, climbing, and reaching; continuous standing and walking; kneeling and crawling, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Work also requires operation of equipment and motor vehicles, rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders scaffolds or platforms. WORKING CONDITIONS – Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. Works in mud and water when required. Is subject to such hazards as working around moving machinery, working over and in water, working in cramped quarters, working on ladders, scaffolding, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, both above and below ground. Works with electrical, automotive and engineering equipment. May be exposed to excessive noise, dust, silica, asbestos, fumes, smoke, gases, solvents, grease, oil, and electrical equipment. Safety hats, safety shoes, gloves, and rain gear are furnished to employee for normal activities. Respirators, face shields, eye goggles, and other equipment are provided for herbicide application, painting, welding, and other hazardous duties. May be exposed to poisonous reptiles, insects, or plants. Routinely is required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing. 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. One year trial/probationary period may be required. 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 Career Program (CP) 17 – Material Maintenance Management 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. Position may be filled as a Term Appointment NTE 3 years. Term appointments may be extended beyond of six (6) years, up to eight (8) years. With DoD approval, term appointments may be extended beyond eight (8) years. Current permanent Federal employees (to include permanent Army employees) applying for a Term Appointment will be appointed/converted into a Term Appointment with no statutory return rights back to a permanent position.