Maintenance Mechanic
What you'd do
You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic with US Fish and Wildlife Service at the Iron River National Fish Hatchery located in Iron River, WI.
Major duties
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Performs non-supervisory maintenance and repair work on grounds, exterior structures, buildings, and related fixtures' and utilities on the hatchery. Performs plumbing work involving installation, modification and repair of the utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as the water filtration system, sewage system, oil and gas distribution system and water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems and showers. Constructs, repairs or modifies building structures and related facilities such as finished paneling, doors, windows, rafters where accuracy, spacing, and fit are essential and structural soundness and appearance are important. Performs electrical repairs involving replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring controls, equipment and fixtures, and hooking up electrical items including outlets, switches, light fixtures, regulators, and circuit breakers to installed electrical systems at the hatchery. Operates a variety of gasoline and diesel powered heavy engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler-type traction and attachments. Work includes the use of equipment such as road grader, backhoes, forklift, dozers, draglines, and 40-80 horsepower farm tractors in such activities as road and dike repair, ditch clean out and construction, weed and brush mowing, force account farming, clearing tree stumps, flood debris removal, and loading/unloading materials and equipment. Performs routine maintenance and repair work on hatchery heavy equipment consisting of dozers and road grader. Repair work consists of replacing worn out parts (i.e. generators, alternators, carburetors, cutting edges and cables, etc.) Applies a variety of electric, gas, or other manual welding processes or methods to carry out standard welding operations such as repairing, modification, fabrication, or rebuilding of various types of metal, alloy and equipment parts. Determines proper welding techniques, procedures, and machine settings to be used; assembles and sets up parts to be welded; and makes required welds following accepted shop practices, specifications and oral or written instructions. Serves as a member of the Safety Team and assists with implementation and compliance with the hatcheries and residences safety and health program. Assists in all lake trout distribution activities and takes a lead role in the maintenance and repair of all distribution vehicles. May be required to assist in the biological functions of the hatchery on occasion by caring for and rearing hatchery fish. Responsible for operating all snow removal equipment during the winter months to provide clear and safe access on all hatchery roads. Responsible for protection and security of all government property and equipment.
What you need to qualify
Additional Position Requirements are listed below: You are required to wear a uniform and comply with uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided. You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles. Government Housing may be available. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/17/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. For current Federal employees, if hours worked per week are not included on your resume, you must submit a non-award SF-50 as part of your application to be used to validate your work schedule and determine the amount of specialized experience that you will be granted. An award SF-50 will not be acceptable documentation for which to consider your amount of qualifying experience. For periods of time that reflect military service, the DD-214 or Statement of Service is sufficient to meet the work schedule requirement as the service dates will be reflected. For all other applicants who are not current federal employees, your resume must state either "full-time" (or "40 hours a week") or "part-time" with the number of hours worked per week to ensure proper crediting of specialized experience. To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability to perform the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than the normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repairs, etc. Skill in use of measuring instruments. Knowledge of Materials. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. 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, AmeriCorps) 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.
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