Maintenance Worker

This position is part of the IBWC, US Section. The incumbent will be responsible for performing maintenance services at the Amistad Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Division, Operations Department. The field office's primary mission is to operate and maintain water conveyance and flood control structures as part of the USIBWC's core mission of meeting numerous treaty and domestic trans-boundary management obligations. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : Maintenance and repair of grounds, buildings, exterior and hydraulic structures using carpentry, masonry, plumbing, electrical, mechanical, HVAC, painting, sandblasting, metalwork, and other related trades and maintenance activities. Assists during crane-supported maintenance activities. Key duties include preparing rigging gear, inspecting personnel platforms, controlling taglines, supporting safe load handling during lifts and serving as signaler. Performs routine maintenance and repair of gauging station unimproved roads, maintenance and repair of boundary demarcation reservoir buoys. Operates and maintains public water systems, performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs, and monitors water quality, pressure, and equipment. Performs mobile equipment operating and servicing work of motor vehicles, forklift, backhoe, riding lawn mowers, utility terrain vehicles, boats, farm tractors and trailers. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook Federal Wage System Qualifications. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below: 1. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) (OPM Job Element 1) 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly Installation (OPM Job Element 2E) 3. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). (OPM Job Element 25-E) 4. Use of Measuring Instruments (mechanical, electrical, electronic, as appropriate to line of work). (OPM Job Element 60) 5. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications etc. (including blueprint reading). (OPM Job Element 75A) 6. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. (OPM Job Element 81) 7. Knowledge of Materials. (OPM Job Element 82-A) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job related factors. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this position. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organi

Salaire : $26 – $30/Per Hour | Avantages : https://help.usajobs.gov/working-in-government/benefits

The mission of the United States Section, International Boundary & Water Commission (USIBWC) is to provide binational solutions to issues that arise during the application of United States - Mexico treaties regarding boundary demarcation, national ownership of waters, sanitation, water quality, and flood control in the border region.