Maintenance Worker

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers • Portland, OR

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About The Position

This is a full-time Direct Hire Authority solicitation intended to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to competitive-service positions when requested. The Maintenance Worker serves in the Shipyard Utility Shop of the Plant Maintenance Section at the US Moorings. The work includes painting surfaces on floating plant, buildings, and stationary or mobile equipment; performing sub-journey-level carpentry tasks; maintaining, remodeling, and repairing buildings, equipment, survey boats, and vessels; assembling and disassembling heavy dredge parts; and moving materials and parts using a forklift. The position also assists with rigging, line handling, gangway placement, and other facility movement and tying procedures.

The employee must be able to perform common maintenance work, including painting, carpentry, and welding, operate and maintain power hand tools, and conduct safety inspections and daily equipment operation checks. A valid state driver's license is required to operate vehicles, and the employee must have or obtain a Corps of Engineers forklift operator's certificate within six months of appointment. The position involves 5% temporary duty or business travel and lifting up to 45 pounds.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors, with exposure to inclement weather, climate extremes, noise, dust, dirt, grease, wet or slippery conditions, equipment vibration, power-tool hazards, electrical shocks and burns, solvents, and other toxic chemicals. Required protective gear may include a hard hat, mask, goggles, gloves, respirator, and ear plugs. Physical activities include standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, crawling, and working in cramped or awkward positions, as well as repetitive paint or epoxy application. Candidates must qualify through experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience. The position is subject to a background investigation and a one-year probationary period. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• Meet the minimum qualification screen-out requirement: perform common maintenance worker duties, including painting, carpentry, and welding, without more than normal supervision.
• Have the ability to operate and maintain power hand tools and conduct safety inspections and daily equipment operation checks.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid driver's license issued by a U.S. state or possession.
• Have or be able to obtain a Corps of Engineers forklift operator's certificate within six months of appointment.
• Be able to lift up to 45 pounds and meet the physical demands of the work.
• Meet the qualification requirement through experience alone; education cannot substitute for experience.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Complete a background investigation and meet suitability or fitness requirements.
• Serve a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the applicable requirements.
• Complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.

Responsibilities

• Paint surfaces, including interiors and exteriors of floating plant, buildings, and stationary or mobile equipment.
• Perform sub-journey-level carpentry tasks independently in the maintenance, remodeling, and repair of buildings, equipment, survey boats, and vessels at the US Moorings and field locations.
• Assemble and disassemble heavy dredge parts using hand and power tools.
• Prepare corroded surfaces by removing rust, old paint, and other substances using a sandblaster, solvents, scraper, wire brush, and sander.
• Operate a forklift to move dredge parts and other materials to the shop or other work sites.
• Assist with rigging, line handling, gangway placement, facility movement of items, and tying procedures.
• Operate and maintain power hand tools and conduct safety inspections and daily equipment operation checks.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package available to eligible employees.
• Recruitment, relocation, advance-in-hire, student loan repayment, and/or advanced leave accrual incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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