This vacancy is for a WG-4749-10, Maintenance Mechanic, located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), First Coast Guard District, Sector New York, Facilities Engineering Division in Staten Island, New York.
You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic and be responsible for performing preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and repairs on commercial and residential building/structure components and systems. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Operating a variety of heavy equipment to perform rigging, excavation, back filling, and grading or leveling earth to rough specifications.
Preparing and painting a variety of surfaces such as interiors and exteriors of buildings and all types of materials where appearances as well as surface protection is important. Performing carpentry work to the interiors and exteriors of buildings, to include work on doors, windows, trim, locks, etc. Repairing and maintaining masonry surfaces, such as brick and block walls, concrete walks, steps and curbs, sheetrock, stucco, etc.
Performing clean-up and removal of vegetation on grounds, to include, grass, plants, trees, shrubs, etc.
This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Are you qualifying based on education? Submit a copy of your college transcript (unofficial is acceptable) from an accredited institution.
Once selected & prior to appointment, applicants must provide an official college transcript. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the U.S. (see FOREIGN EDUCATION below).
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. To receive this credit, you must submit evidence of equivalency as provided by a credentialling evaluation service. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application.
See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.
DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.
Alexandra.N.Hardy@uscg.mil · 4106367278
This position is with U.S. Coast Guard, Department of Homeland Security.
The posted pay range is $34.64 – $40.47/hr.
Applications close on 2026-09-12.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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