Maintenance Mechanic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate water control structures.
• Install and repair barbed wire fences and gates, and post and maintain boundary and entrance signs.
• Operate and adjust pumps, dams, water control structures, and water flow rates.
• Measure, monitor, and document all water use and levels, control structures, wells, and pumps.
• Perform building and facility maintenance by troubleshooting and repairing electrical, plumbing, carpentry, roofing, masonry, and heating and cooling systems.
• Maintain and repair vehicles, heavy equipment, and small engines by diagnosing issues, replacing parts, and completing preventive maintenance.
• Operate heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, graders, and loaders to support land management, road work, and construction projects.
• Train and mentor employees and volunteers while ensuring safe work practices and proper use of tools, equipment, and protective gear.
• Maintain accurate maintenance and equipment records by updating logs and entering data into approved systems.

Considerable physical effort is required in the operation and maintenance of facilities, equipment, and attachments. Work involves frequent exposure to confined spaces, elevated areas, rough surfaces, and awkward or strained positions. Requires occasional lifting or handling of objects or materials up to 50-100 pounds, unassisted, following proper lifting procedures. Frequently requires standing, climbing ladders or scaffolding, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in tiring or cramped positions.

Working Conditions

Work is accomplished both in an office setting (5%) and outdoors (95%). Works outside in all kinds of weather and is frequently exposed to running water, fumes, dust, grease, dirt, falls from ladders or scaffolding, electricity, and moving parts of equipment and machinery. Work environments include steep, uneven, rocky, and slippery terrain with common temperature extremes. Exposure to energized circuits, electrical shock, burns, cuts, abrasions, bites, scrapes, bruises, and hazardous materials is possible. Requires strict adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment, including protective clothing, hard hats, hearing protection, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, steel-toe boots, respirators, and other gear. Serious injury may result from operating equipment or collisions with automobiles on or near public roads.

Requirements

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• Must possess and maintain a current, valid Class A commercial Driver’s License (CDL) throughout employment. Proof of CDL required by the closing date of this announcement.
• Pre-employment and random alcohol and drug testing are required. A verified positive test will disqualify you from appointment.
• Required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards; a uniform allowance will be provided.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older to operate government vehicles with a gross weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds.
• Must serve a 1-year probationary period during which continued employment will be evaluated for alignment with public interest, agency goals, and efficiency of service.

Qualifications

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement (08/23/2026). To qualify, you must demonstrate 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).
• Vehicle Operation (SCREEN OUT).
• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.
• Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment.
• Knowledge of Materials.
• Use of Measuring Instruments.
• Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading).
• Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic).

If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factors are insufficient, you will receive no further consideration. You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all job elements to qualify. Experience should be clearly documented in your resume. Volunteer experience (paid or unpaid) may be credited if it meets qualifying criteria.

Additional Information

• Additional vacancies may be filled using this job announcement.
• May be required to obtain and maintain an Oklahoma pesticide applicator’s license after employment begins.
• May require overnight travel up to 5 nights per month.
• Must obtain a government charge card for travel purposes.
• First-time hires to the Federal government typically start at the step 1 rate.
• Related non-Federal or uniformed service experience may be credited toward leave accrual at managerial discretion.
• Department of Interior (DOI) employees, their spouses, and minor children may not acquire or retain claims, permits, leases, or other rights in Federal lands, with limited exceptions.

Benefits

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans and Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching.
• Paid leave, including vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Life insurance and long-term care insurance options.