General Maintenance Worker (DHS CBP BPAM)
About The Position
Perform corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs for U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) and Air and Marine Operations (AMO) facilities, systems, associated grounds, and related structures. The role covers building maintenance, construction, and repair requiring knowledge of multiple trade practices, including electrical work, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, ironwork, painting, HVAC, and fire protection. The worker independently supports maintenance and repair activities, diagnoses issues, determines suitable repair approaches, and uses blueprints, factory and operating manuals, and CBP design standards. The role also requires effective communication with the Project Manager and customers to support customer satisfaction. Work takes place in a shop, various buildings, and outdoors, including exposure to extreme heat or cold and possibly rainy weather. The position involves driving and may require prolonged bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing, as well as occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent General Educational Development (GED) Certificate.
- At least 3 years of experience in the general maintenance field.
- Working knowledge of work practices, methods, processes, and skills used in commercial facilities.
- Skills in two or more trade areas, such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical.
- Ability to understand technical manuals, drawings, diagrams, and other technical data supplied by manufacturers.
- Working knowledge of and compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
- Valid driver's license and a driving history that meets company standards throughout employment.
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check as a condition of employment and to obtain access to federal installations.
- Physical stamina and strength to meet job demands, including prolonged bending, stooping, sitting, walking, or standing and occasional lifting or moving of up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to drive and work outdoors in extreme heat or cold and possibly rainy weather.
Responsibilities
- Perform corrective maintenance and repairs to facilities, grounds, and related structures, including electrical, carpentry, masonry, plumbing, ironwork, painting, concrete, HVAC, fire protection, earthwork, and irrigation work.
- Troubleshoot issues to identify underlying causes and determine effective and efficient repair approaches.
- Conduct visual examinations and operational tests to assess the need for and performance of repairs involving air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical systems, plumbing and related piping, and ventilation.
- Work independently to support maintenance and repair activities at facilities, grounds, and related structures.
- Understand and incorporate blueprints, factory manuals, operating manuals, and CBP design standards.
- Communicate consistently with the Project Manager and customers to support customer satisfaction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
