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Maintenance Worker
2026-01-10 Defense Logistics Agency Whitehall,OH
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Conditions of employment
Qualifications
To qualify for a Maintenance Worker, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision: Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as receive general guidance on assignments, which may include routine maintenance on heating, refrigeration and air units; carpentry; painting; masonry; plumbing; or electrical.
Selective Placement Factor: The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and any Installation and/or DOD license required for the operation a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Applicants selected for this position will be required to undergo a driving test to be certified to operate a forklift. Failure to obtain and maintain a valid license and certifications will result in your in-eligibility for placement into this position or removal from this position.
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.
To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, individuals need to demonstrate the ability to perform the common tasks of the job to be filled as well as more complex duties such as: visual examination and operational test to determine the extent of the repair needed involving carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, electrical, and operating motor vehicles (with gross weight under26,000 pounds.)
Physical Effort: Requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending; works on ladders and scaffolds which require overhead work or in stretches, cramped or awkward positons. Considerable arm movements are required when nailing and using such tools as planers and hand saws. Occasionally may lift and carry items weighing about 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Works in shop and outside in all kinds of weather. When working in shop, is subject to presence of sawdust, to cuts from hand or powered tools and danger from flying splinters and chips. Works on scaffolding and high ladders or rooftops when nailing and installing completed items. On an intermittent basis, the incumbent may be required to report for duty during the night or on weekends to perform snow or ice removal duties as a member of the DSCC snow removal crew. Duties require hand shoveling of snow form walks and steps, operation of: walking and riding type snow blowers, tractor with bucket, and tractor with snow blade attachment, front end loader, or 5 ton dump truck with snow blade and salt spreader attachments. In anticipation of these duties, employee may be required to attend classes and be certified in the operation of the above vehicles and equipment.
Additional information
The incumbent of this position has been designated as an emergency employee. The term "Emergency Employee" is used to designate those employees who must report to work in emergency situations. Emergency dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to these employees. The employees who occupy these positions may be required to report for duty in any situation that prevents significant
numbers of employees in the local area from reporting for work on time or which requires agencies to close all or part of their activities.
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
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- Performs preventive maintenance inspections and repairs to buildings, facilities and equipment utilizing skills in several trades, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical and painting.
- Makes visual examination and/or operational test to determine extent of repair or maintenance required.
- Diagnoses problems, such as leaking roofs, water fixtures, broken windows, defective door operation, etc.
- Performs the following types of repair/maintenance tasks: Makes simple repairs to restore wood or wood substitute items to a serviceable condition.
- Tears out portions of walls for installation of doors, windows, machines, fixtures, etc.
- Lays whole brick or stone in horizontal rows.
- Prepares surfaces for painting using such methods as sanding, wire brushing, etc.; and removes, cleans, unclogs, replaces, and seals defective parts of utility, supply, and disposal systems.
- Loads, unloads, separates, stacks, and carry materials, supplies, and packages weighing from 40 pounds or more. Utilizes hand trucks or dollies.
- Operates motor vehicle to transport materials and tools, at Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Defense Supply Center Columbus (DSCC).
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Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
- Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
- Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
- Pre-Employment Physical: Required
- Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.
- The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid driver's license and any installation and/or DOD license required for the operation of a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE).
- Must be able to obtain and maintain licenses and/or certifications required by the installation, federal, state, and local laws.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
Qualifications
To qualify for a Maintenance Worker, your resume and supporting documentation must support:
Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision: Perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as receive general guidance on assignments, which may include routine maintenance on heating, refrigeration and air units; carpentry; painting; masonry; plumbing; or electrical.
Selective Placement Factor: The incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license and any Installation and/or DOD license required for the operation a variety of Material Handling Equipment (MHE). Applicants selected for this position will be required to undergo a driving test to be certified to operate a forklift. Failure to obtain and maintain a valid license and certifications will result in your in-eligibility for placement into this position or removal from this position.
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.
To be found well-qualified as an ICTAP applicant, individuals need to demonstrate the ability to perform the common tasks of the job to be filled as well as more complex duties such as: visual examination and operational test to determine the extent of the repair needed involving carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, electrical, and operating motor vehicles (with gross weight under26,000 pounds.)
Physical Effort: Requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending; works on ladders and scaffolds which require overhead work or in stretches, cramped or awkward positons. Considerable arm movements are required when nailing and using such tools as planers and hand saws. Occasionally may lift and carry items weighing about 50 pounds.
Working Conditions: Works in shop and outside in all kinds of weather. When working in shop, is subject to presence of sawdust, to cuts from hand or powered tools and danger from flying splinters and chips. Works on scaffolding and high ladders or rooftops when nailing and installing completed items. On an intermittent basis, the incumbent may be required to report for duty during the night or on weekends to perform snow or ice removal duties as a member of the DSCC snow removal crew. Duties require hand shoveling of snow form walks and steps, operation of: walking and riding type snow blowers, tractor with bucket, and tractor with snow blade attachment, front end loader, or 5 ton dump truck with snow blade and salt spreader attachments. In anticipation of these duties, employee may be required to attend classes and be certified in the operation of the above vehicles and equipment.
Additional information
The incumbent of this position has been designated as an emergency employee. The term "Emergency Employee" is used to designate those employees who must report to work in emergency situations. Emergency dismissal or closure announcements do not apply to these employees. The employees who occupy these positions may be required to report for duty in any situation that prevents significant
numbers of employees in the local area from reporting for work on time or which requires agencies to close all or part of their activities.
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.
Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.