This vacancy is for aWG-4749-10, Maintenance Mechanic located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, INDUSTRIAL PRODUCTION FACILITY BOSTON in BOSTON, Massachusetts.
You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic and be responsible for performing general maintenance mechanic duties at the Industrial Support Detachment. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Inspecting, repairing, cleaning and outfitting buoys and associate components. Performing welding and cutting on steel buoy components.
Preparing and painting buoys, marine navigation aids, towers, battery racks, and related structures. Applying specialized marine coating systems ensuring proper mixing, thickness, texture, and finish. Preparing metal surfaces to remove rust, scale, dirt, and old coatings. Operating, fork trucks, front-end loaders and other material handling equipment.
This position does not have a positive education requirement. 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 $37.68 – $43.96/hr.
Applications close on 2026-10-02.
This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.
Source: USAJOBS.gov — U.S. Federal Government
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