Maintenance Mechanic

Explore a new career with the BLM – where our people are our most precious resource.

This position is located in Elko, Nevada. Information about and the surrounding area can be found at

We expect to fill one (1) vacancy at this time. Additional positions may be filled from this announcement if they become available.

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

  11/16/2024 to 12/02/2024

  This job will close when we have received 25 applications which may be sooner than the closing date.

  
  
• Salary
  
  

  $30.66 – $35.78 per hour

• Pay scale & grade
  

  WG 10

• Location

  1 vacancy in the following location:

• Remote job
  

  No

• Telework eligible

  Yes-as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

  Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

  
  
• Relocation expenses reimbursed
  

  No

• Appointment type
  

  Permanent

• Work schedule
  

  Full-time

• Service
  

  Competitive

• Promotion potential
  

  10

• Job family (Series)
• Supervisory status
  

  No

• Security clearance
• Drug test
  

  Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk
• Trust determination process
• Financial disclosure
  

  No

• Bargaining unit status
• Announcement number

  NV-DEU-25-12596487-RCM

• Control number
  

  819423900

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

• Experience as a Maintenance Worker with duties including routine/minor preventative maintenance of: AC/HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding, Carpentry, Painting, Grounds, Forklift/Vehicle Operator, Cement Finishing, Roofing, Mobile Equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical documents in the installation of components or construction of facilities. Skill in measuring, cutting, and bending wire and conduit to specified lengths and angles.
• Basic repair of plumbing in buildings, potable water systems and irrigation systems. Conduct annual maintenance of recreation and administrative sites.
• Repairing or replacing doors and walls surfaces; repairing or replacing fences, posts, barriers, signs, bulletin boards, and assists with repairing kiosks; minor repainting or staining buildings and other structures.
• Completes or assists with maintenance of tools and equipment used for mowing, weed abatement, spraying of herbicides, minor construction and repairs.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the How to Apply and Required Documents Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license: nor can you have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Lands.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Appointment will be subject to a favorably adjudicated background/suitability investigation/determination.
• Your resume must contain enough information to show that you meet the qualification requirements as defined in the announcement. In addition, your responses to the questions must adequately reflect in your resume.
• This position requires you to wear an officially-approved uniform while in a duty status. The incumbent is required to wear the uniform in accordance with applicable policies and be required to sign a condition of uniform wear statement.
• An applicant appointed to this position must possess (or obtain within 30 days of entrance on duty) and maintain a valid state driver’s license while employed in this position.
• May require a one-year probationary period.
• Applicant(s) tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use and to pass the test prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.

Qualifications

In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the qualification requirements – please be sure to include this information in your resume. No assumptions will be made about your experience.

Selective Placement Factors: This position requires a special qualification that has been determined to be essential to perform the duties and will be used as a screen out element. Those who do not provide evidence they possess the following selective factor(s) will be rated not qualified:

• Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision.

OPM Job Qualifications System for Trades and Labor Occupations will be used in determining your qualifications. There is no specific length of training or experience required; however, you must be able to demonstrate through experience shown in the resume materials, that you possess the skill level that has equipped you with the particular job elements to successfully perform the duties of Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

• I have the ability to perform the most difficult and complex maintenance tasks. I’m skilled in HVAC repair, electrical repair, welding, carpentry, plumbing, grounds maintenance, and painting. I’m also skilled in the operation of heavy trucks and trailers and have the ability to perform maintenance on the equipment. I am considered an expert and work with a high degree of independence.
• I have the ability to perform the full range of maintenance tasks. I’m skilled in HVAC repair, electrical repair, welding, carpentry, plumbing, grounds maintenance, and painting. I’m also skilled in the operation of heavy trucks and trailers and have the ability to perform maintenance on the equipment. I am skilled at my job and can perform these duties with very little supervision.
• I have the ability to perform common maintenance work. I have experience in HVAC repair, electrical repair, welding, carpentry, plumbing, grounds maintenance, and painting. I’m also skilled in the operation of heavy trucks and trailers and have the ability to perform maintenance on the equipment. I can perform most duties with very little supervision.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

Physical Demands: Field operations are a large component of this position. The physical ability to carry moderate loads, hike over rough terrain, climb steep slopes, drive a 1-ton 4X4 truck pulling a trailer, operate equipment, and use power and hand tools. The work requires walking, stooping, crawling, bending, lying flat and repeated lifting. The incumbent must have good vision, reaction reflexes and depth perception. Physical demands require coordination for hand, eye, and body. The incumbent is subjected to significant vibration when operating some pieces of equipment. The incumbent must exert physical effort related to actions such as lifting and carrying heavy loads (up to 40 pounds), pushing, pulling, carrying objects of
various weights, sizes, and shapes. Heavier items may occasionally be lifted with the assistance of lifting devises or other workers. Works on ladders, scaffolding, platforms, and rooftops, and in cramped and hard-to-reach places. Duties require the employee to work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The incumbent is responsible for keeping all tools used in a clean, safe, working order. Incumbent calls to the attention of the supervisor, unsafe equipment or working conditions. Works in a safe manner, particularly when working from heights or in deep sub-ground locations that require the use of scaffolding and ladders of varying heights.

Work Environment: Work is performed in all kinds of environments from an office setting to project sites in rough and steep terrain. Field work involves vehicular and foot access and may involve accessing remote areas. Temperatures many range from below zero to over 100 degrees Fahrenheit. Weather may include periods of rain, snow, and heavy winds. The incumbent is expected to use and wear personal protective equipment (PPE) and devices such as earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, steel-toed boots, flash shield and eye goggles worn to minimize risks while working with noisy equipment, using power and hand tools, when using chemicals and paints in cleaning and other maintenance and construction activities. There is
exposure to dirt, dust, sawdust, grease, fumes, smoke, noise, vibration, mud, and ice. Clothing and skin will become dirty, muddy, and greasy. Welding involves exposure to fumes, infrared and ultraviolet radiations, heat, flying sparks and the possibility of eye injury and burns. The incumbent will wear proper protective clothing and devices such as earplugs, welding helmet, gloves, flash shield and eye goggles and steel toed boots. Welding also
includes work in awkward or cramped positions in hard-to-reach places. May be required to work irregular work schedules, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent is subject to continued safety training and is required to follow established safety and environmental health procedures and practices.

Education

This position falls under the WG General Maintenance and Operations Family, 4700. There are no Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for this job series.

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

DOI uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit .

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/lnteragency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority, you must: 1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well qualified for the position with a score of 90 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information: or .

Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered for .

Travel and relocation expenses will not be paid by the Department of the Interior. Any travel, transportation and relocation expenses associated with reporting for duty in this position will be the responsibility of the selected employee.

The official worksite for the selectee is the duty station identified in this vacancy announcement. The selectee will typically report to this duty location on a regular and recurring weekly basis. The selectee may be allowed to telework with supervisor approval.

This announcement is being advertised concurrently under number NV-Merit-25-12596488-RCM for status candidates and special hiring authority eligible. You must apply to each announcement separately if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. If eligible and qualified, you may be offered a recruitment or relocation incentive. The decision to offer an incentive will be made on a case-by-case basis and is neither promised nor guaranteed. For information visit: or or .

• Benefits
  

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

  
  
  

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, we will review your application to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume, supporting documentation and responses to the online questionnaire will be made. Your responses to the online questionnaire will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for this position. Qualified applicants will be placed in one of three predefined categories: Best Qualified, Well Qualified and Qualified. However, your resume must support your responses to the scored occupational questionnaire, or your score may be lowered. Within these categories, applicants eligible for veteran’s preference will receive selection priority over non-veterans.

Candidates placed in the Best Qualified category will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be contacted for an interview. The interviews may be conducted on a pass/fail basis or may be scored.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following job elements required to do the work of this position:

• Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
• Knowledge of Materials
• Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
• Use of Measuring Instruments

• Benefits
  

  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .

  
  
  

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have – whether you’re a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you’re eligible under their policies.

  
  
  

  To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

  . At a minimum, your resume MUST contain job title (include job series and grade, if federal), duties, starting and ending dates (month and year). USAJOBS has a template to ensure a complete resume.

  
  
  

  Your resume will be used to validate your responses to the assessment tool(s). Failure to provide required information will result in loss of eligibility. You are welcome to submit an optional cover letter.

  Veterans: If you are claiming veterans’ preference you must submit a copy of your DD-214, “Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty,” (Member 4 copy is preferred), showing the dates of active duty, type of discharge, and character of service (must be honorable) OR written documentation from the armed forces that certifies you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted.

  
  

  If you are claiming 10-point veterans’ preference, in addition to the documents specified above, you must submit documentation that supports your claim as shown on the back of the .

  If you are claiming Sole Survivorship Veterans’ Preference (SSP), please provide the documentation you received granting this preference.

  
  

  Additional information on veterans’ preference can be found in the .

  Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: Submit documentation verifying your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility – this includes a copy of the agency notice and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.

  
  

  Please note that documents selected for transfer from your USAJOBS profile are NOT automatically added do your application. You need to transfer your document(s) in the “Documents” step during the application process.

  Hard copy paper supplemental documents, submitted without prior Human Resources approval, will be considered as an incomplete application.

  
  
  

  Required documentation must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, on the closing date of this announcement.

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