Maintenance Mechanic (Facilities Maintenance) Job at U.S. Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Texas

Apply your knowledge and skill performing various building maintenance, repair, and construction tasks associated with such occupations as electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, pipefitting, air-conditioning and refrigeration.

***IMPORTANT:

Currently, this federal government civil service opportunity is only open to:
- Veterans and Military within four months of separating with non-competitive preference, OR
- Those eligible for a Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) or a 30% or more Disabled Veteran Authority appointment, OR
- Those eligible under the Schedule A Hiring Authority for people with disabilities (Schedule A), which streamlines the hiring process. To apply using Schedule A, you may also be required to submit documentation that proves you have an intellectual, severe physical, or psychiatric disability (a.k.a., Proof of Disability Documentation).

This Maintenance Mechanic position is with the Office of Facilities and Asset Management, Border Patrol and Air and Marine Program Management Office within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in one of the following locations:

Arizona: Douglas, Tucson, Wilcox, Nogales, Naco, Welton, Yuma, Ajo, Three Points, Sonoita, Casa Grande
California: San Diego, Murietta, Campo, Delzura, Indio, Forrest Gate
Washington: Blaine, Bonners Ferry, Colville
North Dakota: Grand Forks
Texas: Sierra Blanca, Van Horn, Alpine, Presidio, Ft. Stockton, Laredo, Del Rio, McAllen, Eagle Pass, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Falfurrias, Kingsville, Edinburg, Rio Grande City, Carrizo Springs, Harlingen, Weslaco
Montana: Havre
Michigan: Selfridge, Sault St. Marie, Detroit
Puerto Rico: Aguadilla
Maine: Houlton, Van Buren, Bailleyville, Jackman
New York: Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Wellesley Island, Masenna, Champlain, Plattsburgh
Vermont: Swanton, Canaan
Louisiana: Hammond, New Orleans
Ohio: Port Clinton
North Dakota: Warroad, Pembina
Florida: Homestead, Dania Beach, Jacksonville, Miami,

Salary and Benefits

This Maintenance Mechanic position is a wage grade (WG-10 grade level) opportunity with a salary in the $25.00- $30.00 an hour range that will be adjusted to the hourly rate applicable at the duty location for which you are selected.

Employees receive the full package of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.

Qualifications

To minimally qualify for the WG-10 grade level you must meet the screen out element. To meet the screen out element, you should have experience performing the following duties:

- Performing building maintenance, construction, and repair utilizing knowledge and application of trades such as electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, pipefitting, air-conditioning and refrigeration.
- Interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, drawings and specifications, and other technical guides.
- Working with test instruments, measuring devices, and hand and power tools.
- Utilizing shop mathematics to complete tasks.

In addition to the experience described above, you will also be evaluated on the basis of your overall level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas:

- Ability to interpret blueprints, electrical schematics, drawings and specifications, and other technical guides of varying degrees of complexity.
- Knowledge of work practices, methods, processes, and skills in the crafts of electricity, carpentry, plumbing, iron work, welding, painting, concrete work, and appliance repair.
- Skill in the use of test instruments, measuring devices, and hand and power tools.
- Knowledge of shop mathematics (arithmetic), building operational requirements, and the impact of space moves and alterations when specialized needs are involved.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.

How to Apply

To apply for this opportunity, you will send an email introducing yourself (CBP email address is available via this Indeed site) with the following: (a) the duty location(s) in which you are interested, (b) whether you are a veteran, eligible for VRA, eligible as a 30% or more disabled veteran, or, if not a veteran, whether you are eligible for a Schedule A noncompetitive appointment. You will attach your resume, which must explicitly indicate how you meet the screen out requirements listed above, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

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Interested in other career opportunities with CBP? Visit www.cbp.gov/careers, also register for an upcoming virtual career event (www.cbp.gov/careerexpo), in-person event (www.cbp.gov/recruiterevents), or webinar (www.cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Experience level:

  • 2 years

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Overtime

Work Location: In person




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