Maintenance Worker (MVO)

Duties

• Apply a variety of standardized methods, procedures and techniques to install, maintain and repair mechanical equipment structures, systems, and landscaping.
• Inspect electrical items such as, but not limited to, circuit breakers and fuses for proper condition and size, replacing defective breakers; tightens connections in circuit breakers, distribution panels, light switches, outlets and light fixtures.
• Fabricate and repair equipment utilizing standard metal working techniques to cut, bend, clamp, and weld mild steel, aluminum, and stainless.
• Perform common plumbing tasks to repair, replace, and maintain pumps, valves, faucets, waterlines, hoses, hydrants, toilets, and water heaters.
• Install, repair, replace, and maintain such things as roofs, including metal flashing, gutters, and other roofing accessories.
• Maintain project water supply and sewage facilities.
• Repair or replace pumps, valves, faucets, broken waterlines, hand pumps and hydrants; sets pressure gauges on water pumps and pressure tanks.
• Operate, maintain and repair equipment such as but not limited to pick-up truck, dump truck equipped with a pintle hitch and pulling heavy equipment trailer (which may require a Class A Commercial Driver’s License).
• Maintain, repair, modify for accessibility, and occasionally constructs structures of concrete, block, and occasionally brick or other related materials.
• Knowledge of coating methods, techniques, devices, and materials, and how they are used to get a variety of finish results on various kinds of surfaces.
• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment such as but not limited to skid steer, and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV).
• Operate, maintain, and repair equipment such as but not limited to skid steer, lawn tractor, forklift, lawn and snow removal equipment, and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and chainsaws.
• Operate a motorboat (less 26 feet) in all seasons and in all weather. May include buoy and line installation and maintenance, emergency operations, dock maintenance, and drift removal.
• Is a vital team member supporting the flood risk management mission by operating and maintaining dams, monitoring lake and river conditions, and executing gate adjustments required to effectively manage local water resource.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019-R.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a current Corps of Engineers motorboat operator’s Certification including all requirements of the District Licensing Policy.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid State motor vehicle operator's license prior to appointment.
• Incumbent may be required to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to perform duties of position issued by the state of residence.
• 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 is required to wear the appropriate uniform for this position.
• Incumbent may be required to perform wildfire suppression duties.
• Must be able to be called back any time of day during emergencies and for critical operations and maintenance and may be required to work overtime.
• Must be able to perform all duties in all weather conditions, e.g., extreme cold.
• Note: Drug test, pre-employment, annual medical surveillance required.

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 08/05/2024 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/12494011).
  • 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-W2SM06 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-CHICAGO
  DO NOT MAIL
  Chicago, IL 60604
  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

This position is also being advertised to status applicants on Announcement CERE242756554009.