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Maintenance Worker

Department of the Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Operations Division, Flood Risk Management Branch, Raystown Lake Project

Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will NOT be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants should review the "How to Apply" section of this flyer for more information on how to be considered. This flyer will be used as positions become available. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/10/2026 to 03/16/2026
Salary
$23.04 to - $26.90 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 5
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Hesston, PA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent - This is a permanent seasonal position, seasonal employee are subject to periodic layoff and recall.
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
CERD-26-12904936-DHA
Control number
860406200

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

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Duties

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  • Works well in a team setting to support the efforts of other maintenance worker, rangers, and volunteer park staff. Provides support to all aspects of flood risk management, recreation, and environmental stewardship business lines.
  • Repairs, replaces/installs standard plumbing fixtures. Opens clogged drains using snakes, plungers, or chemicals. Repacks/replaces washers, traps, and similar fixtures. Inspects pipes/plumbing systems for leaks.
  • Knowledge of the makeup, operation, and installation of a variety of electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls. Knowledge of accepted carpentry and plumbing trade methods/techniques.
  • Uses common measuring devices for carpentry, plumbing, and electric trades to establish material needs and determine estimated quantities.
  • Ability to interpret shop drawings, blueprints, vehicle, and equipment maintenance manuals.
  • Operates diesel, gasoline, or electric powered vehicles, various hand tools such as leaf blowers, mowers, and vibrating compactors. Operates dump truck, and tractors with attachments.
  • Knowledge of accepted surface preparation and coating methods/techniques. Must have skill in blending coating materials and combining agents with coating materials.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • Required to obtain and maintain a valid, State-issued Motor Vehicle Driver's License.
  • A pre-employment physical is required.
  • Required to wear protective equipment and clothing such as hard hat, safety glasses, steel-toed boots, chain saw chaps, etc.
  • Required to lift objects weighing up to and occasionally, in excess, of 40 pounds.
  • Required to wear a Corps of Engineers uniform.
  • Seasonal employees are subject to periodic layoff and recall. The incumbent is required to sign a Seasonal Employment Agreement as a condition of employment.
  • This position requires Participation in Medical Surveillance program to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability, or fitness.

Qualifications

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.

Minimum Qualifications: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker, WG-4749-05 without more than normal supervision performing tasks such as routine and non-routine maintenance and repair. (1) Must be able to perform facility maintenance duties such as facility maintenance systems and building repair to include painting surface prep; (2) Operating diesel and gasoline or electric powered vehicles including leaf blowers, mowers, and vibrating compactors; (3) Working with other staff to repair and maintain recreation facilities and enhance environmental stewardship assets; and (4) Providing support to staff to conduct inspections, make repairs, or adjustments to the facilities at the project.

Physical Efforts: The work requires considerable standing, walking, bending, climbing, and the lifting of objects up to and occasionally in excess of 40 pounds.

Working Conditions: The work is performed both indoors and outside. The employee is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, burns, falls, electrical shock, and other injuries. There is considerable exposure to dust, dirt, grease, oil, and noise. The employee is required to wear protective equipment and clothing which may be uncomfortable.

Education

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.

Additional information

  • This announcement uses the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.
  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • This is an Installations Career Field position.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
The following hiring incentives below may be authorized if it is in the best interest of the government, depending on funding availability and at management discretion:
  • Advanced In-Hire (offered to new Federal service employee only).
  • Advance Leave Accrual (offered to new Federal service employees only).
  • Recruitment Incentive (offered to new Federal service employees only).
  • Relocation

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

As vacancies occur, the Hiring Manager/Official/Human Resources Office will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this flyer. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume, along with your supporting documentation.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

If selected, you may be required to provide additional supporting documentation.

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