Maintenance Repairperson

Reclamation is seeking a career professional looking for an opportunity to capitalize on their expertise as a Maintenance Repairperson. Make a difference in the West by assisting in meeting increasing water demands while protecting the environment. For living conditions go to: https://www.usbr.gov/gp/employment/living_conditions.pdf

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs duties of a varied or general nature and intermediate skill level in the maintenance and repair of buildings, dams, powerplants, water conveyance facilities, canals and related facilities. These duties include some combination of carpentry, painting, concrete placement and finishing, pipe work, rough welding, hydrologic data collection, etc.

Duties also include maintenance and repair of high-pressure hydraulic systems, HVAC systems, electric motors and hoists, and large emergency generators. Makes routine inspections of the mechanical and electrical equipment and reports unsatisfactory operation and unusual operating conditions to supervisors. Takes and reports dam instrumentation readings for measuring seepage, uplift pressure, and various foundation movement devices.

Writes clearance procedures for dam operating equipment and water conveyance systems in accordance with Reclamation Hazardous Energy Control Procedures (HECP). May work under HECP in capacities of operations supervisor, job supervisor, switchman and authorized employee. The duties may include the operation and minor maintenance of light and heavy trucks, wheel tractors, backhoe, front end loaders, slope mower and towing trailer or equipment.

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-11/10/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc.

Knowledge of Materials Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading) Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic) 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. Your resume must support your response to the assessment questionnaire, and if it does not, your application will be marked as not eligible.

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. 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 to be considered qualified for this position.

Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri. Corps) 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.

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.