Maintenance Mechanic

Indian Health Service • Lame Deer, MT

2d

About The Position

This position is in the Facilities Management/Engineering department. Its primary purpose is to perform journeyman-level maintenance and repair of buildings, grounds, exterior structures, related fixtures, and utility systems. The position reports to the Facilities Management Supervisor.

The incumbent performs plumbing and utility-system work; constructs, installs, repairs, and modifies building components; prepares and finishes interior and exterior surfaces; and maintains and troubleshoots HVAC, heating, and equipment support systems. The role also includes journeyman-level electrical work, grounds maintenance, and documenting completed work in accordance with agency requirements.

Employment is subject to applicable federal suitability and security requirements, including a background investigation and financial-history review. The incumbent may be called back after normal duty hours, on weekends, and on holidays for emergencies, and must operate a government-owned or leased vehicle using a valid state driver's license.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to perform the work of the position without more than normal supervision, the screen-out element.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Knowledge of technical practices.
• A resume that clearly describes duties and responsibilities for each position held and total hours worked per week; questionnaire responses must be supported by detailed experience descriptions.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Selective Service registration for males born after December 31, 1959.
• Successful completion of the required federal background investigation and financial suitability review.
• Completion of required background investigation forms within five calendar days of issuance.
• Presentation of two valid forms of identification before appointment; any state-issued ID or driver's license used must be REAL ID-compliant.
• A valid state driver's license to operate a government-owned or leased vehicle.
• Merit Promotion candidates in the competitive service must have completed one year at the next lower grade level; Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan.
• Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the announcement closing date.
• Comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy if duties require working in an IHS healthcare facility, subject to applicable exemption provisions.
• Set up direct deposit for payment.

Responsibilities

• Install, modify, maintain, and repair water supply, waste, drainage, and related utility systems using appropriate materials.
• Construct, install, repair, erect, and modify structural and non-structural building components, interpreting sketches, drawings, and measurements and using appropriate materials.
• Prepare surfaces and apply paint, coatings, and finishes to interior and exterior surfaces while following safety requirements.
• Repair, adjust, troubleshoot, and perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, heating, and equipment support systems.
• Perform journeyman-level electrical work.
• Perform grounds maintenance.
• Document completed work in accordance with agency requirements.
• Operate a government-owned or leased vehicle.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed