Maintenance Worker

Summary

About this position: This position is assigned to the Water Resources Division, Operations Branch at the Gathright Dam Project Office outside Covington, Virginia and conducts maintenance duties to include grounds maintenance, carpentry, plumbing, painting, and vehicle/vessel operation. This is a developmental position. You may be selected at the WG-5 or WG-7 grade level at management discretion. Full Performance Level is WG-07.

Duties

• Serves as Maintenance Worker at the Gathright Dam.
• Operate and maintain a flood control dam by performing duties such as: regular maintenance of a dam and intake tower and making flood releases.
• Perform a variety of operational duties such as: inspections and repairs to project grounds and facilities.
• Operate a variety of vehicles and vessels such as pickup trucks, skid steer, lawn tractors, forklifts, and motorboats.
• Performs a variety of maintenance, repair and operational duties.

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 (Screen Out Element): WG 5: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than general supervision. Operate, repair, and maintain the dam and appurtenant structures and maintain the project buildings and recreational facilities. Minimum Qualifications Screen Out WG-7 - Operate, repair, and maintain the dam and appurtenant structures and maintain the project buildings and recreational facilities and operate and maintain a variety of vehicle and vessels such as sedan, pickup trucks, tractors, forklifts, and motorboats. You will also be evaluated on the below job elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials PHYSICAL EFFORT: Uses moderate physical effort to stack, load, unload, move and carry tools, equipment and materials ranging in weight from 10 lbs to 50 lbs unassisted. Occasionally lifts heavier objects with assistance (e.g., using a hand truck). Required to reach, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders, scaffolds or platforms. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. Occasionally is required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing.

How to apply

Interested Applicants must submit resumes/application packages to: [email protected] To apply for this position, you must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Alternate applications (e.g., facsimile applications) will not be accepted. The complete application package must be submitted to the email address provided above by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/23/2026 to receive consideration.