MAINTENANCE WORKER (DR), WG-4749-07 (00924)

About the role

Position Title: MAINTENANCE WORKER (DR), WG-4749-07 (00924). Series/Grade: WG-4749-07. Open Period: 7 October- 21 October 2026. Duty Location: Clarks Hill, SC. Performs a broad range of maintenance, repair, and grounds-support duties for buildings, structures, and operational facilities at the Thurmond Project and New Savannah Bluff Lock and Dam.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, painting, plumbing, concrete and plaster repair, general cleaning, materials handling, and repair or installation of building components and fixtures.
• Operate hand tools, shop equipment, portable power tools, forklifts, cranes, and light-duty motor vehicles.
• Conduct routine safety inspections of dam, powerplant, and related structures; record measurements and maintain drainage systems.
• Assist powerplant mechanics and electricians with inspection, maintenance, and repair of hydroelectric and other mechanical equipment, including turbines, generators, pumps, cranes, compressors, and water and sewer systems.
• Maintain safe, clean, and orderly work areas and comply with all applicable safety requirements.

Requirements

• Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation under DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Screen‑out element: ability to perform the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision; must document experience or ability to perform common maintenance, repairs, and replacements to component parts.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must register for Selective Service prior to appointment.
• Direct deposit of pay required.
• Trial or probationary period may be required.
• Required to obtain and maintain a valid civilian driver's license.
• Pre‑employment and periodic physical examinations may be required.
• Use of personal protective clothing or equipment may be required.
• Position may require TDY up to 10% of the time.
• Work subject to inclement weather and hazards around power generating equipment, overhead cranes, moving vehicles/equipment; may involve cramped quarters, awkward positioning, climbing ladders/scaffolds, lifting/carrying 50+ pounds.
• Testing Designated Position under the U.S. Army Drug‑Free Federal Workplace Civilian Drug Testing Program; incumbent must sign DA Form 5019.

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated according to OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements. See FWS Qualifications: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=Job-Elements.

Benefits

• Hiring incentives such as recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student loan repayment may be authorized (subject to available budget).
• Relocation (PCS) expenses may be authorized (subject to available budget) if the selecting official determines relocation is in the best interests of the government.