Maintenance Worker; MVO), WY

USACE Organization – Great Lakes and Ohio River Division (LRD) – Detroit District

Announcement Type – TARP – Direct‑Hire Authority (DHA)

Position Type – Permanent

Locations (City, State) – Sault Sainte Marie, MI

The Soo Project Office Maintenance and Repair Section maintains a large facility in support of our nation’s navigation on the St. Marys River. The duties for this position include work as a member of a general maintenance and repair crew. Duties will include chipping and breaking of concrete, erecting forms, placing and finishing concrete. Performing routine carpentry work by measuring and cutting lumber to proper dimensions.

Removal and replacement of damaged hardwood fenders weighing 500 lb. utilizing multiple hand tools. Duties will also include painting of buildings, equipment and structures. Performs duties including loading and unloading pipe, rebar, fender timbers, building materials etc., by hand or operating forklifts. Assists higher‑graded mechanic in the maintenance and repair of lock equipment. May drive vehicles and large equipment. The candidate will be required to work outdoors in all kinds of weather conditions and indoor areas that may be dusty, oily, drafty and noisy.

Position requires working for extended periods in small compartments, passageways and recesses below ground level. Employee works on scaffolding or from heights.

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

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience;

if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

• Knowledge of operating machinery and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work safely with hand tools, heavy tools and large equipment.

Candidates will be evaluated IAW OPM Requirements: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position is covered by the Civilian Drug Abuse Testing Program. Incumbent is required to sign a DA Form 5019‑R “Condition of Employment” for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Drug Abuse Testing Program. Must possess a valid state Motor Vehicle Driver’s License, and be eligible to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Must pass a pre‑employment physical; heavy physical lifting is required.

Incumbent must be able to lift objects weighing up to and including 50 lb.

The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non‑merit factor.

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Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.