MAINTENANCE MECHANIC Job in Oldtown, ID

Vacancy No. CEHR258414742315 Department U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Salary $29.19 to $34.06 Grade 10 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/18/2025 Close Date 7/2/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Oldtown, ID


Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Completes facilities and grounds maintenance by performing a variety of semi-skilled and skilled level tasks related to the operation, maintenance, construction, alteration/repair of project buildings/structures, roads and grounds, debris facilities, and other project facilities.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

US Citizens

Duties

  • Operates one or more types of heavy equipment to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications.
  • Determines the cause of malfunctions and making repairs to a variety of heavy mobile equipment and vehicles.
  • Operate, install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment.
  • Construct, install, repair, and modify wood and wood substitute structures.
  • Performs a variety of landscaping and grounds maintenance work including sweeping, trimming and mowing; tree falling, sawing and pruning; planting of trees, shrubs and grass; weed control; irrigation; etc.
  • Utilize electric resistance and manual gas welding processes to fabricate and/or repair equipment.
  • Operate straight-in-line trucks which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of more than 14,400 kilograms (32,000 pounds) and vehicles driven have limited maneuverability.
  • May operate vessels up to 25 feet, single or twin screw or jet type propulsion motorboats to complete maintenance activities, such as transporting equipment or personnel; deploying oil spill booms; installing and removing swim lines/buoy markers.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Class A commercial driver's license with air brake combination endorsements must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
  • US Army, Corps of Engineers 26' and under motorboat operator’s license must be obtained within 12 months of employment.
  • US Army, Corps of Engineers forklift certification must be obtained within 6 months of employment.
  • Man Lift certification will be required when scheduled by management.
  • Position is drug test designated requiring pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Position requires a pre-employment physical to include use of respirator and annual physical examination and participation in the medical surveillance program.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC ~ without more than normal supervision. Must have the ability to perform common maintenance worker duties such as; plumbing, carpentry, grounds maintenance, welding, and heavy equipment operator. Must show the ability in operating and repairing heavy mobile equipment and vehicles, such as bulldozers, road graders, rollers, and similar heavy construction. Work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
  • Physical Effort: Makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms. Working in tiring and uncomfortable positions, the employee may strain or exert themselves physically, including being required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, twist, stretch, or reach. Frequently lifts up to 50 pounds. Requires good foot, hand, and eye coordination, particularly during small craft operation and heavy equipment operation. Strenuous physical effort is used by equipment operation to constantly reach, bend, turn, and move hands, arms, feet, and legs to manipulate controls to operate equipment and attachments.
  • Working Conditions: The work is done inside and outside and is dirty, dusty, noisy, and/or greasy areas. Frequently works in uncomfortable, awkward, cramped, or hard to reach places. Works on ladders, scaffolds, or man-lifts and may have the potential for injury from falling. Work is performed in all weather conditions to include freezing/icy conditions and extreme heat. The worker is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shock, burns, illness from sewage, cuts and bruises, or serious accidents. Incumbent may be required to wear a respirator for painting or other assigned duties and must be medically cleared in accordance with the respirator program. Employee is subject to the discomforts of wearing safety equipment such as gloves, steel-toed shoes, hard-hat, lifejacket, respirator, fall protection harness, etc. when required by the situation. The possibility of drowning exists as a result of falls while working around water, but the hazard is practically eliminated through observance of safety procedures, wearing of life jackets, and similar safety measures.

Additional information

  • 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 period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is a(n) Installations Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
  • The following incentives may be authorized: Advanced In-Hire, Relocation Incentive or Recruitment Incentive.
  • Position is ineligible for telework.

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.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

Required Documents

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 07/02/2025 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/12752315).
  • 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

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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.


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