About the Position: Serves as Maintenance Mechanic at a flood risk management project, performing work in the carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical trades involving maintenance of dam control tower facilities, maintenance of buildings and structures to include modification of existing structures, construction of new facilities, and installation or replacement of water and fuel utility systems.

Duties

Performs maintenance and repair of dam facilities involving location of malfunction, determination of necessary repairs, removing defective part, dismantling and performing necessary repairs, or replacement of items beyond repair. Installs, modifies, and/or repairs plumbing systems and components such as utility, supply and disposal systems including water lines, sinks, urinals, lavatories, toilets, traps, vent systems, and fuel systems as applicable. Performs carpentry work at the lake project utilizing skills and techniques required to install, repair, or modify wood products such as building renovation, doors and window frames, walls, partitions, etc. Performs painting of doors, window frames, furniture, and other building or equipment parts whereas appearance is a factor in insuring a smooth, textured, and decorative surface. Performs residential electrical and HVAC repairs and maintenance Operates and maintains various equipment including skid steers, tractors, trucks and trailers

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Incumbent is required to perform the following: Work from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. A pre-employment physical is a requirement for this position.
• 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.
• Incumbent is required to work in the following working conditions: Work outside a substantial part of the time subject to extreme weather.
• Work involves walking, climbing of ladders, steps, slopes, and uneven surfaces. Subject to dirt, grease, mud, and other substances while performing work.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a possess valid state commercial driver’s license and valid state driver's permit to operate assigned motor vehicles.
• Maybe required to work weekends and holidays on a rotating shift to operate the dam control tower facilities and perform other work required on a continuing basis.

Qualifications

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. SPECIAL NOTICE! This job is also being advertised to status candidates under job announcement CERE243301401309. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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. To meet the screen out element applicants must show the ability to perform the most difficult and complex duties in electrical wiring, hydraulic systems, finished carpentry work, finished masonry work, plumbing systems, roofing and structural work. Skilled in operating a flood control facility and experienced in determining and calculating water releases for flood control purposes.-Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Efforts: Works from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where areas are hard to reach. Work 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 in extremes of weather or inside shop and other buildings. Work involves walking and climbing steps, slopes and uneven surfaces. There is danger of injury such as cuts, burns, electrical shock and bruises while use of power tools and welding equipment. Strains from lifting or work in awkward positions, and danger of drowning while working in proximity of the water.

Contacts

• Address RE-W2SM05 US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT-BUFFALO DO NOT MAIL Buffalo, NY 14207 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk