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Maintenance Mechanic
Quick Facts
- Hiring Agency: Geological Survey
- Department: Department of the Interior
- Location: Chesterton, Indiana
- Salary: $32.05 – $37.32/hr
- Hiring Path: Fed Transition
- Number of Openings: 1
- Security Clearance: Not Required
- Date Posted: 2026-08-28
- Application Deadline: 2026-09-11
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Job Summary
This is a Term position (more than 1 year) with an initial appointment expecting to last at least 13 months but may be extended up to a total of four years, or more based on any changes to regulations governing the number of years term appointments may last, without further competition at management's discretion. The position is located in Chesterton, Indiana working for the USGS Great Lakes Science Center.
Key Responsibilities
This position is located within the Department of the Interior, US Geological Survey, Mid-continent Region, at the Lake Michigan Ecological Research Station in Chesterton, Indiana. The WG-09 salary range for Chesterton, Indiana is Per $32.05 (Step 01) to $37.32 (Step 05) per hour. First time hires to the Federal Government are typically hired at the Step 01.
Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following: Troubleshoot and resolve building operations issues. Perform maintenance and repairs. Serves as Contracting Officer Representative providing technical oversight, inspection, and communication for onsite construction or rehabilitation projects. Plan, develop, and execute annual facility budget and preventative maintenance plans.
Identify, justify, and submit Facility Maintenance Management System (FMMS) projects for approval
Requirements & Education
There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage System (FWS) positions.
Contact
daniel_garner@ios.doi.gov
Frequently Asked Questions
Which agency is hiring for this position?
This position is with Geological Survey, Department of the Interior.
What is the salary for this position?
The posted pay range is $32.05 – $37.32/hr.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 2026-09-11.
Who is eligible to apply?
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
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