Maintenance Worker

Defense Logistics Agency•New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA
•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing preventive maintenance inspections and repairs on buildings, facilities, and equipment using various trade techniques. The role requires conducting inspections of structural components, electrical systems, plumbing, and sprinkler systems. Responsibilities include preparing inspection reports, operating heavy hand tools and power equipment for tasks like landscaping and excavation, and handling materials weighing up to 40 pounds. The job also involves assisting with electrical power plant and distribution system repairs and contributing to the organization's Quality Program by identifying deficiencies and recommending improvements.

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
  • Security Requirements: Non Sensitive Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Pre-Employment Physical: Required
  • You will be a Emergency Employee. This requires you to work during an emergency to ensure continuation of essential functions.
  • You may be required to work at the designated duty location, a telework site, or an alternate location/facility.
  • Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities.
  • Resume and supporting documentation must support: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations.
  • Must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying.
  • Screen-out element (SOE): Performs the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as performing routine preventive maintenance and repair on buildings, facilities, and equipment; using standard trade practices and guidance material to complete work assignments; preparing reports on inspections, deficiencies, and repairs; operating tools and power equipment to perform tasks, including mowing, trimming tree limbs, digging ditches/trenches, and grading and sloping; determining methods, techniques, devices, and materials needed to repair and/or replace interior/exterior structures, equipment, furnishings, fixtures, etc.; operating motor vehicles to pick up and deliver materials and equipment.

Nice To Haves

  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Status: No
  • Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

  • Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs to buildings, facilities, and equipment using trade techniques, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and painting.
  • Conducts inspections on structural components of buildings, electrical systems and equipment, plumbing systems, automatic sprinkler systems, and fixtures.
  • Prepares reports of inspections, corrected deficiencies, and required repairs.
  • Operates heavy hand tools and power equipment to perform and complete tasks, such as mowing, digging ditches/trenches, grading and sloping, clearing small trees and bushes.
  • Loads, unloads, separates, stacks, and carries materials, supplies, and packages, weighing up to 40 pounds or more.
  • Assists with repairs, testing, and adjustments on electrical power plants and substations as well as overhead and underground primary electrical distribution systems.
  • Contributes to the application of the organization’s Quality Program, identifies deficiencies, and makes recommendations for improvements in work processes.

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.
© 2026 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service