Maintenance Mechanic

Maintenance Mechanic

Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Location(s): Harlem, Montana

Salary Range: $34.68 - $40.45 Per Hour

Job Summary: This position is with the Fort Belknap Service Unit located in Harlem, MT. Incumbent performs work involved in the maintenance and repair of grounds, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices; Plumbing, Carpentry, Painting, as well as Heating/Cooling, Electrical and Medical Equipment Repair. USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

Major Duties:

• Performs checks, PM's, walk-thrus on quarters equipment that include furnaces, (quarters) boilers, and hot water heaters, lift station, air conditioners, hot water heaters etc. Paint interior and exterior surfaces on existing living quarters using standard coating methods such as brushing, rolling and spraying. Independently alters and repairs framework, interior and exterior trim, doors, windows, and refinished paneling. Operates the snow removal equipment (including the case tractor, Bolens Tractor, and Case Backhoe). Independently installs and modifies existing or new plumbing facilities in IHS housing including: utility supply and disposal systems, toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, hot water heaters (gas and electric), etc. Adjusts all hardware on quarters doors, including door closures, weather stripping, lock sets, astragals. Repairs and checks housing furnaces, hot water heaters, changes filters, belts, controllers, sensors, transformers and igniters. Makes minor repairs to electrical systems.

Qualifications: To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Candidates for this position will be evaluated under the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations. Under this system, how applicants gained their skill and knowledge or the length of time they have spent in a line of work are not as important as the fact that they have the required ability or potential to do the job. In this system, the job element method is used to match what applicants can do against what the work calls for. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of applicants are compared with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. If applicants have the ability to do the work, they are considered eligible for the job. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.

How to Apply: To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below. To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement. You will be directed to the Login.Gov screen, here will you sign in if you have an existing USAJOBS account or Create a Login.Gov account. If you have an account you will be directed to select a resume or create a resume. If you create an account you can create an resume. Click save and continue. Follow the prompts to upload your resume and/or supporting documents. Click the Apply To This Vacancy and complete all steps in the application process until the Confirmation indicates your application is complete. If you click Return to USAJOBS or get timed out prior to receiving confirmation, your application will not be submitted and cannot be considered for this job. Read and complete all Eligibility questions. Review the REQUIRED DOCUMENTS section of this announcement to determine which apply to you and must be submitted online. You may choose one or more of the following options to submit your document(s): Upload (from your computer) or USAJOBS (click the "USAJOBS" link to complete the transfer process). For additional questions please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) found here: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/index.cfm?module=search&option=faq. The IHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the Human Resources Office (Brianne Rogers, brianne.hendricks@ihs.gov, and/or 406-247-7219.) The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Application Deadline: 2026-05-08