MAINTENANCE WORKER

Duties

• Make basic repairs of electrical wiring, controls, equipment, and fixtures in project intake structures, outlet works, and dams, gauging stations, office and maintenance buildings, recreational facilities, and other associated electrical systems.
• Use hand tools and test equipment such as screwdrivers, pliers, wire cutters, soldering irons, test lamps, and ammeters.
• Perform basic carpentry work associated with maintaining operations buildings and public access areas.
• Use basic techniques and procedures in placing concrete and laying block accurately in construction or repair of partitions, walls, and walkways.
• Assist in installing, modifying, and repairing existing and new utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water and oil distribution systems, water closets, tubs, and showers.
• Locate leaks, determines cause and repair damages to facility.
• Repair or replace broken downspouts and gutters on dwelling, garage, shop building, and gate house.
• Brush, rolls, and spray paint wood, concrete, and metal surfaces.
• Operate equipment such as but not limited to: pick-up truck, dump truck, skid steer and all-terrain vehicle (ATV).
• Transport personnel, material, equipment, etc. on a variety of roads including interstate highways, narrow country roads and on steep winding grades.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position is covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R, Condition of Employment, for certain civilian positions identified as critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position. Where medical surveillance is required, incumbent must be able to pass all required physicals.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• Must obtain and maintain a current Corps of Engineers motorboat operator's license including all requirements of the District Licensing Policy.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to perform duties of position issued by the state of residence. Where medical surveillance is required, incumbent must be able to pass all required physicals.
• Must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment.
• Heavy physical lifting is required of this position. Incumbent must be able to lift objects weighing up to and including 50 pounds and up to 100 pounds with assistance. Incumbent must be able to perform all physical requirements of this position.
• Required to wear the appropriate uniform for this position. The maintenance uniform shall be worn in accordance with EP 1130-2-520 Chapter 7.
• May be required to perform wildfire suppression duties.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

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  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.
  
  As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., HRS per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you may not receive consideration for this position.
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.

  2. Other supporting documents:

  • Cover Letter, optional
  • Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

  NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/30/2024 to receive consideration

  • To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12647451).
  • Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  • After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
  • You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. You must re-select your resume and/or other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.
  • It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
  • Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center.

  To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

  Agency contact information

  Army Applicant Help Desk

  Website

  https://portal.chra.army.mil/hr_public?id=app_inq

  Address

  RE-W2SM01 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-HUNTINGTON
  DO NOT MAIL
  Huntington, WV 25701
  US

  Next steps

  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking (as applicable) for this position. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.

• Fair and Transparent

  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

Clarification from the agency

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