Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Brussels, IL

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic serves with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service at Two Rivers National Wildlife Refuge in Brussels, Illinois, performing intermediate construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance work. Duties include operating, repairing, and maintaining a range of gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment; constructing and repairing wood structures; installing and maintaining utility systems; and performing preventive and corrective maintenance on grounds, buildings, and utility and climate-control systems. The role also involves using and maintaining tools and equipment, keeping inventory and maintenance records, and documenting equipment damage or loss.

The position requires a valid driver’s license throughout employment, wearing a uniform, and meeting federal employment conditions, which may include a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period. Work takes place in an office setting approximately 5% of the time and outdoors approximately 95% of the time, often in challenging terrain, weather, and potentially hazardous conditions. Considerable physical effort is required, including occasional unassisted handling of objects weighing 50–100 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and receive favorable adjudication.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must participate in Direct Deposit and successfully pass E-Verify employment verification.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge and ability in the job-related factors, including performing the work without more than normal supervision; equipment assembly, installation, and repair; technical practices; measuring instruments; materials; engine mechanics; electrical and electronic theory and shop instruments; hand and power tools for metal work; and interpreting instructions, specifications, and blueprints.
• Must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and average at least 2 points across all job elements to qualify.
• Application materials must describe and document relevant experience and training; the resume must support assessment questionnaire responses.
• Current Federal employees must document hours worked per week; qualifying periods of military service may be documented with a DD-214 or Statement of Service. Other applicants must specify full-time or part-time work and weekly hours in their resume.
• There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System positions.

Responsibilities

• Operate, repair, and maintain gasoline- and diesel-powered equipment and attachments, including trucks, trailers, tractors, heavy equipment, skid-steers, ATVs, UTVs, large power units, pumps, sprayers, small engines, boats, welders, and chainsaws.
• Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood-substitute structures and items requiring close-tolerance fit and structural soundness.
• Install, modify, and repair utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment, including sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, and showers.
• Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on grounds, building interiors and exteriors, utilities, heating systems, refrigeration systems, and air-conditioning systems.
• Use and maintain tools and equipment; record inventory and maintenance; and report or document equipment damage or loss.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance will be provided.
• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.
• PCS may be authorized; discretionary benefits may be provided, excluding contractor-provided home sale.

What This Job Offers

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