Maintenance Mechanic Assistant Supervisor
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Maintenance Mechanic (General Maintenance Mechanic)
Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System
Department of Justice
Location
Washington, District of Columbia
Salary
$34.71 - $40.55
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves maintaining and repairing buildings and structures at the Federal Bureau of Prisons' Central Office in Washington, D.C., handling tasks like fixing plumbing, electrical systems, and HVAC in a large facility with about 2,000 employees.
It requires leading and overseeing contractors while performing hands-on work across various trades to keep the space safe and functional.
A good fit would be someone with practical experience in building maintenance, strong leadership skills for managing teams, and a reliable, detail-oriented approach to diverse repair projects.
Key Requirements
- Ability to lead and oversee contractors (screen-out element)
- Sufficient training and experience in general maintenance duties
- Proficiency in multiple trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, welding, painting, masonry, roofing, and cement work
- Experience in construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and utilities
- Detailed resume documentation of skills to support application responses
- Meeting the Barely Acceptable level on applicant assessment questions
Full Job Description
Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.
To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.
Applicants must have had sufficient training and experience to show their ability to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifications will be determined by comparing your application to the responses to the Applicant Assessment Questions against the guidelines found in the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, WS-4749 Series.
To qualify for this position, you MUST meet the Barely Acceptable level on the screen-out element (Ability to lead and oversee contractors.); receive at least one half of the total possible points; AND you must furnish detailed information on your resume to support your assessment responses to demonstrate that you clearly possess the experience and skills to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Failure to specifically identify skills in this field may result in your score being lowered or in being found ineligible for this vacancy.
**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.*** Major Duties:
Functions as a member of the Facilities Management Department, Administration Division, Federal Bureau of Prisons(BOP), Central Office, Washington, D.C.
Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Central Office buildings and structures. Performs a wide range of general maintenance duties in the Central Office buildings.
The Central Office building includes 490,000 gross square feet and houses approximately 2,000 employees.
Responsible for various phases associated with the construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, electric, HVAC, and other related trades.
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