Maintenance Worker, WG

Southwestern Division (SWD) - Tulsa District

Direct-Hire Authority (DHA)

Permanent

Oologah, Oklahoma | Sand Springs, Oklahoma | Whitefield, Oklahoma

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District, is seeking skilled Maintenance Workers to support the safe, reliable operation and maintenance of Corps-managed lake projects and flood-damage-reduction facilities in Oklahoma and Texas. These positions serve as hands-on maintenance professionals and facility maintenance inspectors responsible for maintaining dams, appurtenant structures, water and sewage systems, recreation facilities, roads, campgrounds, boat ramps, buildings, utilities, and related project infrastructure.

The incumbent performs a diverse range of skilled maintenance and repair work involving mechanical systems, electrical components, carpentry, plumbing, painting, welding, heavy equipment, vehicles, vessels, and facility systems. The position also supports dam operations, contractor inspections, flood-control activities, and emergency maintenance requirements. Work is performed independently and as part of a crew and may occur across multiple project facilities and recreation areas.

• Maintain critical dam and project infrastructure. Install, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair hydraulic gates, gate hoists, pumps, generators, mechanical equipment, water and sewage systems, electrical components, buildings, roads, campgrounds, restrooms, boat ramps, picnic facilities, and other Corps project assets.
• Perform skilled multi-trade maintenance and repair. Apply practical skills in mechanical work, electrical maintenance, welding, carpentry, plumbing, painting, masonry, and related trades to repair equipment and facilities and complete minor construction projects.
• Operate heavy equipment, vehicles, and vessels. Safely operate graders, dozers, backhoes, tractors, forklifts, trucks, trailers, motorboats, work barges, and other equipment used to construct, maintain, transport, and service project facilities.
• Support dam and flood-control operations. Collect and report weather and water-level information; monitor gauges and indicators; make authorized gate settings; inspect dams and appurtenant structures; perform routine operational maintenance; maintain daily operating logs; and promptly report significant malfunctions or unusual conditions.
• Inspect contracted services and maintenance work. Review contract requirements and conduct field inspections of grounds maintenance, janitorial services, waste removal, painting, plumbing, carpentry, paving, minor electrical work, vehicle repairs, and other contracted services. Verify workmanship, materials, timeliness, safety, and compliance with contract requirements and document deficiencies requiring correction.

• All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must have registered with the Selective Service System, or be exempt from the registration requirement, prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Recruitment / Relocation incentives may be authorized, subject to availability of funds and applicable regulations, when the selecting official determines that relocation is in the best interest of the Government.
• This position may be eligible for situational telework only.

• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) when required for assigned vehicle or equipment operations.
• Must…