FUL-Maintenance Mechanic

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service • Iron River, WI

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic works for the Department of the Interior, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 3, at Iron River National Fish Hatchery in Iron River, Wisconsin. The position performs non-supervisory maintenance and repair work on hatchery grounds, exterior structures, buildings, fixtures, and utilities. The hourly salary range is $31.72–$37.01 at WG-09; first-time federal hires normally start at step 1.

The work includes plumbing, building construction and repairs, electrical repairs, operating and maintaining heavy equipment, and welding. The employee also serves on the Safety Team, assists with lake trout distribution, maintains distribution vehicles, may help care for hatchery fish, operates winter snow-removal equipment, and protects government property and equipment.

The position requires a valid driver's license and a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of appointment. A Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC), Merchant Mariner Document (MMD), and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) must be current or obtained within six months. The employee must wear a uniform; a uniform allowance is provided. Government quarters may be available. Appointment is subject to background investigation, drug and alcohol testing, and a one-year probationary period. Applicants must reside within 50 miles of the duty station and provide proof of residency.

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors, including exposure to varied weather. Work areas may be dirty, greasy, malodorous, or smoky, and the work involves potential hazards such as cuts, burns, infection, broken bones, electrical shock, and welding-related fumes, radiation, sparks, and eye injury. Physical demands include prolonged standing, stooping, bending, climbing, working in uncomfortable positions, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Must pass a background investigation and 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.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required; a verified positive test prevents appointment.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• Must possess or obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of appointment.
• Must wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards.
• Must serve a one-year probationary period.
• Must have or obtain within six months a Motorboat Operator Certification Course (MOCC), Merchant Mariner Document (MMD), and Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC).
• Must be at least 18 years old to operate government vehicles.
• Must reside within the defined local commuting area, a 50-mile radius of the duty station, and provide proof of residency.
• Must demonstrate the ability to perform the work without more than normal supervision (screen-out factor).
• Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair.
• Skill in using measuring instruments.
• Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of materials.
• Ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprints.
• Knowledge of technical practices.
• Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend, climb, work in tiring or uncomfortable positions, and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on hatchery grounds, exterior structures, buildings, fixtures, and utilities.
• Install, modify, and repair plumbing and utility systems, including water filtration, sewage, oil and gas distribution, water closets, tubs, fire sprinklers, and showers.
• Construct, repair, and modify building structures and related facilities, including paneling, doors, windows, and rafters.
• Repair electrical wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures, and connect outlets, switches, lighting fixtures, regulators, and circuit breakers to installed systems.
• Operate gasoline- and diesel-powered heavy equipment, including graders, backhoes, forklifts, dozers, draglines, and farm tractors, for road and dike repair, ditch work, mowing, farming, clearing, debris removal, and material handling.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on hatchery heavy equipment, including replacing worn parts.
• Perform welding, selecting appropriate processes and machine settings, preparing parts, and completing welds according to accepted practices and instructions.
• Serve on the Safety Team and assist with implementation and compliance of the hatchery and residences safety and health program.
• Assist with lake trout distribution activities and take a lead role in maintaining and repairing distribution vehicles.
• Assist with hatchery biological functions, including caring for and rearing hatchery fish, when needed.
• Operate snow-removal equipment during winter to maintain clear and safe access on hatchery roads.
• Protect and secure government property and equipment.

Benefits

• Uniform allowance provided.
• Government quarters may be available.
• Federal employee benefits package; specific benefits depend on position eligibility and are available to the employee and family.

What This Job Offers

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