Maintenance Mechanic, Patoka Lake, Dubois, IN WG

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) - Louisville District

Dubois, Indiana

Serves as Senior Maintenance Mechanic with responsibility for overseeing the work of subordinate full-time workers. Responsibilities include the planning, assigning, leading by active participation, and reviewing a wide variety of maintenance, repair, and operational tasks at lake projects involving operation and maintenance of flood control structures, recreational sites, or other facilities located at Patoka Lake, Dubois, IN.

• Maintain electrical components, panels, and circuitry for a major public works flood control structure, associated office buildings and public use areas.
• Diagnosis problems of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and plumbing equipment/systems.
• Conduct inspection of flood control operating facilities.
• Inspect recreational facilities under Corps operational control.
• Repair of major control tower operating components.
• Perform maintenance on mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems associated with assigned facilities equipment.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

• US Citizens

To qualify for this position you must meet the qualification requirements listed below:

• 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.
• At a minimum, your level of experience must show your ability to perform the full range of maintenance and repair of the equipment including hydraulics, electronics, mechanics and operation equipment. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Ability To Do The Work Of The position Without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)

• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Drug testing position;
  Pre employment drug test and subsequent testing.
• Pre Employment and annual physical.
• Required to lift up to 50lbs alone and 100lbs assisted.
• Must have state drivers license.
• Must wear appropriate uniform.
• May be required to perform wildfire suppression duties.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain all Corps of Engineers licenses associated with this position and where required, pass all medical surveillance required/associated with said licenses.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 24% of the time.
• Appointment may be subject to suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Position is designated as Non-Sensitive-No access security clearance.
• Physical Effort:
  Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. Works requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, and climbing, and may be performed in cramped positions, under equipment, structures, etc. Frequently required to lift and carry parts and items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions:
  
  Work is performed outside…