Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Riverdale, ND

12h • Onsite

About The Position

This Direct Hire Authority solicitation recruits qualified candidates for a competitive-service position performing journeyman maintenance, repair, and construction on facilities, utilities, HVAC, and flood control structures. The role also operates and services heavy equipment and operates and repairs motorboats, trailers, mowers, and other small-engine equipment.

The Maintenance Mechanic performs multi-craft facility maintenance, repair, and in-house construction at the journeyman level in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding, as well as apprentice-level electrical work up to 110 volts. The position supports project maintenance and site operations using heavy equipment, and maintains assigned machinery, engines, hydraulic components, and auxiliary equipment. It also inspects project facilities, equipment, utilities, and grounds, reports operational status to leadership, and initiates needed maintenance and repairs.

The position requires a valid state driver’s license and a Class A CDL within one year of appointment. The incumbent must also obtain and maintain USACE boat operator certification for boats 26 feet and under within one year. A pre-employment physical and participation in the Medical Surveillance Program are required. The role is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and a one-year probationary period. Telework is not available.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship; proof of citizenship is required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision, including journeyman-level work in most of plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding, and apprentice-level electrical work up to 110 volts.
• Ability to operate and perform routine mechanical maintenance and repairs on heavy construction and mobile equipment, such as front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, tractors, or excavators.
• Ability to operate and repair motorboats, trailers, mowers, and other small-engine equipment.
• Ability to inspect facilities and equipment, identify defects, and perform necessary repairs.
• Obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
• Obtain and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver’s License within one year of appointment.
• Obtain and maintain USACE boat operator certification for boats 26 feet and under within one year of appointment.
• Complete a pre-employment physical and participate in the Medical Surveillance Program.
• Submit to random drug and alcohol testing and sign the required condition-of-employment form for a safety-sensitive position.
• A suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman-level facility maintenance, repair, and in-house construction in plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding.
• Perform apprentice-level electrical tasks up to 110 volts on project buildings, campgrounds, and other facilities.
• Operate and repair land-based heavy equipment, including loaders, excavators, forklifts, tractors, dump trucks, and semi-trailers, to support maintenance, earthmoving, material transport, and site operations.
• Maintain and repair motorboats under 26 feet, trailers, mowers, pumps, generators, and other small-engine equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical malfunctions and perform preventive and corrective maintenance on assigned machinery, engines, hydraulic components, and auxiliary equipment.
• Inspect project facilities, equipment, utilities, and grounds for deficiencies, deterioration, and safety hazards.
• Report operational status to leadership and initiate necessary repair and maintenance actions.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on the position type.
• Recruitment incentive, relocation incentive, and/or advance leave accrual may be authorized.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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