Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

This position is with the Fort Belknap Service Unit located in Harlem, MT. Incumbent performs work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices; Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, as well as Heating/Cooling, Electrical and Medical Equipment Repair. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

Duties

• Paints interior and exterior surfaces on existing buildings and equipment using standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling, and spraying. Prepares surfaces for painting by scraping, sanding, or using wire brushes. Patches and fills plaster and wood surfaces. Mixes and blends paints and other surface coating materials to match or to contrast desired colors. Cuts paper and metal stencils for lettering and other stenciling Independently alters and repairs framework, interior and exterior trim, doors, windows, and refinished paneling. Operates the snow removal equipment (including the case tractor, Bolens Tractor, and Case Backhoe). Independently installs and modifies existing or new plumbing facilities in IHS housing including: utility supply and disposal systems, toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, hot water heaters (gas and electric), etc. Adjusts all hardware on quarters doors, including door closures, weather stripping, lock sets, astragals. Repairs and checks housing furnaces, hot water heaters, changes filters, belts, controllers, sensors, transformers and igniters. Makes minor repairs to electrical systems.

Requirements

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 On-call hours or standby duty may be required. IHS Selectees that will work in an IHS health care facility may be subject to Employee Health Policies related to Measles and Rubella, and seasonal influenza immunizations. Vaccine exemption requests may be available according to the National and/or Service Unit guidance. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Education

There are no education requirements.