Maintenance Mechanic

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Makes repairs to buildings and quarters. Constructs installs repairs and replaces items such as doors shelves supply racks hardware frame structures windows trim and cabinets.
• Replaces defective siding steps windowsills and thresholds; replaces glass panes and damaged portions of concrete or wooden walks and/or the best basic health sanitary and mechanical principles and practices to ensure proper operation and maintenance of microbiological and physical chemical processes for efficient treatment of potable water distribution systems.
• Operates hypo chlorinators solution tanks pressure tanks valves mixed media filters and reciprocating pumps associated with surface water and well water operations.
• Performs work involving trades such as: masonry electrical wastewater and water treatment plant operation engineering equipment operation and other lower graded duties. The incumbent is responsible for the maintenance repair and construction of facilities including historic structures and resources and must have a knowledge of building trades practices/standards and building codes.
• Operates heavy equipment such as dump trucks front end loaders bulldozers and skid loaders with limited supervision to complete operations.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more visit have a current State of Michigan D-5 Drinking Water Operator License.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) .
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. You will not be appointed to the position if a verified positive test is received.
• You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
• You may be required to complete training obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• You must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• You will be required to complete a respirator fit test.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

This probationary period is an extension of the appointment process and therefore requires the agency to determine if continued employment would advance the public interest meet the organization goals and mission of the agency and/or otherwise promote the efficiency of the determining if your employment advances the public interest the agency will consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

*Additional Requirements located under qualifications*

Requirements Continued...
Under applicable law the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies in writing that the individuals employment should continue and that their appointment should be the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-09/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

For current Federal employees if hours worked per week are not included on your resume you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees your resume must state either full-time (or 40 hours a week) or part-time with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience.

To qualify for this position you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors:

1. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Ability To Interpret Instructions Specification etc. (includes blueprints reading)
3. Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
4. Computer Skills
5. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation Repair etc.
6. Knowledge of materials
7. Technical Practices (theoretical precise artistic)