Maintenance Mechanic Job in Fort Knox, KY

Vacancy No. 25-MINT-12820913-P Department U.S. Mint
Salary $27.96 to $35.68 Grade 8 to 10
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 10/23/2025 Close Date 11/6/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Fort Knox, KY


Summary

The position is located in the Protection Directorate at the U.S. Bullion Depository in Fort Knox, Kentucky. The primary mission of the depository is the security of a great concentration of wealth for the United States Government. Included in the mission is the maintenance of the building and grounds. The purpose of this position is to maintain and repair the exterior and interior of the structure, building fixtures, utilities and grounds.

Duties

The following are the duties of this position at the WG-10. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties and will receive training to help you grow in this position.

  • Install, modify and repair new and existing utility supply and disposal systems related to the support of the facility. Systems include domestic, process cooling supply and return water, sewage, gas and air distribution, and water closets, showers and lavatories.
  • Plan, route, modify and repair the above systems. Route mains, tap mains for distribution connections, cut openings for routing, install hangers and provide the proper slope for piping. Install equipment, connect utilities and test equipment for proper function and operation. Utilize machines and tools to cut, thread and groove pipe, closet augers to relieve blockages and pipe benders.
  • Troubleshoot and maintain the building's electrical system. Maintain the facilities' entire electrical systems and equipment, emergency generator, performs preventative maintenance, trouble shoots and repairs necessary items. Perform electrical work such as devising new electrical systems, installing new circuits 1and equipment, replacing or installing lights, switches, fixtures, outlets, minor electrical equipment, repairs wiring.
  • Perform maintenance to buildings and grounds. Troubleshoot and maintain the building's pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment. Service and maintain the building's elevators. Service, maintain and operate forklifts. Perform janitorial duties occasionally and all other duties as assigned. Perform a variety of other maintenance duties as assigned such as mechanical work on forklifts, maintain and grease elevator systems, air compressors, sump pumps, and small appliances; repairing sidewalks, concrete floors, and other concrete forms; installing and repairing door locks; replacing interior window glass or plexi glass; and other related duties as assigned.
  • Remove snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, driveways and parking areas by applying ice melting chemical and/or by using powered or hand snow removal equipment; replace blown light bulbs; erect folding tables, chairs, etc., assists with building management task as required, such as cleaning offices, exhibit space, restrooms, corridors, storage rooms, stairways or any area.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines.
  • All newly appointed employees to the federal service are subject to a probationary period if hired under a competitive service appointment, or a trial period if hired under an excepted service appointment. These periods are designed to evaluate an employee's performance, conduct, and alignment with agency mission and values. These periods are no longer passive transitions to permanent status but serve as formal extensions of the hiring process, requiring affirmative Supervisory certification action.
  • Must successfully complete a background investigation.
  • Secret background clearance.
  • Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency.
  • Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer.
  • If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so.
  • Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S.
  • Shift Work: This facility operates on a 24 hour per day, three-shift basis, 5 days a week. Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on all three shifts on a rotational basis.
  • May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc.
  • Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
  • Must pass a drug test.

Qualifications

This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 25-MINT-12820914. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply.

Physical Effort
The work may require prolonged periods of standing, stooping, kneeling, stretching, bending, crawling, reaching, pushing and pulling while attaching rigging, and climbing on ladders, scaffolding or other structures to perform the assigned work. The work may also be performed in cramped and awkward positions while installing rigging in confined areas and working for extended periods in tiring and uncomfortable positions. May be required to lift and carry equipment and materials related to job assignment, i.e., steel plates, lumber, cement, fireproof file cabinets, cinder blocks and equipment. Frequently lifts items weighing up to 50 pounds and on occasions lift over 50 pounds with the assistance of hoists, hand trucks, lifts, and other workers. The work requires good eyesight and hand eye coordination, and must be physically fit as, determined by medical monitoring, to wear a respirator.
AND
You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Key Requirements:
  1. Please refer to "Conditions of Employment."
  2. Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying.
  3. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service.

You must meet the screen-out element Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision, normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions.
Wage Grade 10: I have assisted with HVAC or boiler maintenance tasks but have not performed them as a regular part of my job.
Wage Grade 9: I have performed work with sheet metal, roofing, rigging, wood working, painting. I am able to do this work under close supervision.
Wage Grade 8: I have assisted with HVAC tasks but have not performed them regularly or independently.
In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc, Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic), Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading), and Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.

Additional information

OTHER INFORMATION:

  • We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.
  • This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by the AFGE Local 608
  • We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules.
  • This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes:

  • Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards.
  • Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year.
  • Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire.
  • A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums.
  • A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions.
  • Learn more about Federal benefits programs by clicking on the link below.

Review our benefits

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.

Your application includes your résumé, responses to the online questions, and required supporting documents. Please be sure that your résumé includes detailed information to support your qualifications for this position; failure to provide sufficient evidence in your résumé may result in a "not qualified" determination.

Rating: Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (screen-out), Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc, Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic), Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading), and Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.

Category rating will be used to rank and select eligible candidates. If qualified, you will be assigned to one of three quality level categories, superior (highest quality category), good (middle quality category), and acceptable (minimally qualified category), depending on your responses to the online questions, regarding your experience, education, and training related to this position. A subject matter expert may be used in the evaluation. Your rating may be lowered if your responses to the online questions are not supported by the education and/or experience described in your application.

Veterans' preference is applied after applicants are assessed. Preference-eligibles will be listed at the top of their assigned category and considered before non-preference-eligibles in that category.Qualified preference-eligibles with a compensable service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest category.

Referral: If you are among the top qualified candidates, your application may be referred to a selecting official for consideration. You may be required to participate in a selection interview.

If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee (eligible for the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)) you must be assigned the middle category or better to be rated as "well qualified" to receive special selection priority.

Required Documents

A complete application includes 1. A résumé, 2. Vacancy question responses, and 3. Submission of any required documents. Please note that if you do not provide all required information, as specified in this announcement, you may not be considered for this position (or may not receive the special consideration for which you may be eligible). Please ensure all required documents, including any required work samples, narratives, or other materials as stated in this announcement, are attached to your application package.

All applicants are required to submit a résumé either by creating one in USAJOBS or uploading one of their own choosing. (Cover letters are optional.) Please limit your resume to 2 pages. If more than 2 pages are submitted, your resume will still be accepted, however only the first 2 pages will be reviewed and considered for qualifications determination in whether or not the minimum qualifications for the position have been met. To receive full credit for relevant experience, please list the month/date/year and number of hours worked for experience listed on your résumé. We suggest that you preview the online questions, as you may need to customize your résumé to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Please view resume tips.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE DOCUMENTATION: If you are claiming veterans preference, please see applicant guide for required documentation. In order to be considered for veterans preference, you must submit all required documentation as outlined in the applicant guide.

CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (CTAP) OR INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP) DOCUMENTATION: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee, click CTAP/ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

RECOMMENDED DOCUMENTS: In addition, we recommend that you submit copies of the following:

  • A list of awards received (if applicable). DO NOT send copies of awards.
  • A copy of your most recent completed performance appraisal.

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

The US Mint has partnered with the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service to provide certain personnel services to its organization. Fiscal Service's responsibilities include advertising vacancies, accepting and handling applications, and extending job offers.
The following instructions outline our application process. You must complete this application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. We are available to assist you during business hours (normally 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday - Friday). If applying online poses a hardship, please contact us by noon ET on the announcement's closing date.

Are you unsure how to write your federal resume? We are here to help. The Treasury Recruitment Service regularly offers Writing Your Federal Resume training sessions, and other career-related information sessions, to assist you in your career search journey. To register for a session, click here to go to our Career Information Sessions webpage.

The Bureau provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. Please contact us if you require this for any part of the application and hiring process.

  • 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.
  • 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.
To verify the status of your application:
-Log into your USAJOBS account (USAJOBS Login). A list of announcements in which you have applied is at the Welcome screen.
-Under "application status," click "Track this application" and you will be taken to the agency website where you can check your application status.

For more information regarding the job and applicant status, please refer to https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/

If you wish to make changes/updates to your application and the vacancy is still open, you can click on the job announcement and "Update Application" to be taken back to your application. No updates can be made once the announcement has closed.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., spam-blocker), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.

For additional information on how to apply, please visit the Partnership for Public Service's Go Government website.

The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Treasury and its bureaus from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to the Department of Treasury by email at, FairChanceAct@treasury.gov.

To learn more, please visit our page at: Treasury.gov/fairchanceact.

To preview the assessment questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12820913

Agency contact information

Applicant Call Center
Address
Protection Department - Maintenance Branch
Administrative Resource Center
Parkersburg, WV 26101
US

Next steps

Once the online questionnaire is received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. We will review your resume and transcript(s) (if appropriate) to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and may interview the best-qualified applicants. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct any required suitability and/or security background investigation.


Note: We cannot accept applications on behalf of Federal Agencies. Application instructions are listed within the Job Description.


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