Maintenance Worker

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Clarkston, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Lower Granite Natural Resources Office, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and situated in Clarkston, Washington. Duties Inspects, installs, repairs, maintains, tests, modifies and adjusts equipment, facilities and structures related to public use, general project operations, water control, and utility systems. Performs metal fabrication, modification and repair through gas and arc welding, grinding and finishing. Performs irrigation system planning, installation, rehab and maintenance. Makes repairs to water-borne and vault toilets, drinking fountains, hydrants, lavatories, etc. and makes adjustments to water-control and flood-control structures. Performs grounds maintenance tasks at Recreational and Environmental Stewardship sites, to include: tree planting and maintenance brush removal, tree felling and removal, and field mowing. Operates motor vehicles, farm tractors with attachments, front-end loader, backhoe, boats and other equipment as required. Performs carpentry repairs, modification or construction of concrete forms, steps, walls, storage racks and sign mounting framework etc. Paints a variety of wood and metal surfaces, metal structures and equipment.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A pre-employment drug test is required.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a state issued driver’s license.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Must obtain a US Army Corps of Engineers Motorboat Operator’s License within 12 months of employment.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position requires the ability to lift heavy objects, up to 50 lbs.
• The incumbent is subject to emergency work performed outside of normal duty hours.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations. Employee shifts are rotated on a regularly scheduled basis.
• US Citizens
• Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Worker ~ without more than normal supervision.
• Ability to perform common duties of a Maintenance Worker such as carpentry, repairing irrigation systems, and plumbing repairs.
• Full level skills in operating all associated tools and equipment related to the sub journeyman level skills.
• Experience operating and maintaining forklifts, backhoes and tractor-trailers.
• Performed daily operation checks of this equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Inspects, installs, repairs, maintains, tests, modifies and adjusts equipment, facilities and structures related to public use, general project operations, water control, and utility systems.
• Performs metal fabrication, modification and repair through gas and arc welding, grinding and finishing.
• Performs irrigation system planning, installation, rehab and maintenance.
• Makes repairs to water-borne and vault toilets, drinking fountains, hydrants, lavatories, etc. and makes adjustments to water-control and flood-control structures.
• Performs grounds maintenance tasks at Recreational and Environmental Stewardship sites, to include: tree planting and maintenance brush removal, tree felling and removal, and field mowing.
• Operates motor vehicles, farm tractors with attachments, front-end loader, backhoe, boats and other equipment as required.
• Performs carpentry repairs, modification or construction of concrete forms, steps, walls, storage racks and sign mounting framework etc.
• Paints a variety of wood and metal surfaces, metal structures and equipment.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

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