Maintenance Worker - Hermitage - WG-4749-08, (25671)

Announcement Type TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type Permanent

USACE Organization Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Pittsburgh District

Locations (City, State) Hermitage, PA

Position Overview/Duties Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-08 $28.39 - $33.07 per hour

Hermitage, Pennsylvania Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) – Pittsburgh District

Announcement Type

TARP - Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type

Permanent

USACE Organization

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) – Pittsburgh District

Locations (City, State) Hermitage, Pennsylvania

Position Overview/Duties This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties and Responsibilities : Serves as a Maintenance Worker and Facility Maintenance Inspector for the Project Lake Office/Area Office performing a variety of maintenance, operation and inspection duties.

  • Applies a variety of standardized methods, procedures and techniques to install, maintain and repair equipment such as, but not limited to, hydraulic gates and systems, gate hoists machinery, cranes, sump pumps, and water systems pumps.
  • Inspects 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.
  • Welds similar metal components together to fabricate or repair equipment; Uses gas welding, brazing or arc welding; repairs broken or cracked parts; positions and clamps components together before welding.
  • Constructs, installs, repairs or modifies items and structures, such as, windows, doors, screens, roofs, siding and floors by removing damaged parts and replacing on toilets, gate houses, storage buildings and similar structures.
  • Installs, repairs, replaces and maintains such things as pipe, tile, union joints, faucets and drains.
  • Maintains project water supply and sewage facilities.
  • Repairs or replaces pumps, valves, faucets, broken waterlines, hand pumps and hydrants; sets pressure gauges on water pumps and pressure tanks.
  • Collects water samples for testing.
  • Operate overhead shop cranes and various forklift trucks and mobile lifting equipment including man lifts.
  • Operates dump truck equipped with a pintle hitch and pulling heavy equipment trailer (Combined weight over 26,000 pounds with trailer weight over 10,000 pounds).
  • Collects humidity, temperature and wind velocity readings from weather instruments and makes gage readings pertaining to water storage.
Other Conditions And Requirements Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to complete various maintenance duties such as machinery repair, carpentry, sandblasting, painting, pipefitting, welding, roofing, inspections, concrete maintenance and repair. Operate heavy equipment to include but not limited to overhead cranes, skid steers, dump trucks, aerial lifts, motorboats and forklifts to safely and accurately maneuver supplies and materials to accomplish repairs, replacement or creation of projects. I work under supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who plans and observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed.
  • Physical Effort: Uses moderate physical effort to stack, load, unload, move and carry tools, equipment and materials ranging in weight from 10 lbs. to 50 lbs. unassisted. Occasionally lifts heavier objects with assistance (e.g., using a hand truck). Required to reach, walk, stand, stoop, bend, knew, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders, scaffolds or platforms.
  • Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts, bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. Occasionally is required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing.
Other Requirements/Conditions Of Employment:
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary perio
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