Job: Hydro Repairperson

Some of the major duties you will perform include but are not limited to the following:

• Performs inspection, operation, maintenance, and repair of equipment and structures associated with Leadville Mine Drainage Water Treatment Plant and related facilities
• Cleans, lubricates, and checks the mechanical operation of the turbines, governors, and auxiliary equipment, including air compressors, water pumps, ventilating fans, oil pumps, and other powerplant equipment.
• Assists other journeyman crafts with maintenance and performing switching and clearance procedures associated with Leadville Mine Drainage Water Treatment Plant and related facilities.
• Performs routine inspections of the mechanical and electrical equipment and reports unsatisfactory operation and unusual operating conditions or data to treatment plant supervisor.
• Performs non-specialized work in different trade occupations such as carpentry, pest control, rough concrete, minor plumbing, rough welding, or painting.

Conditions of employment

• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct Deposit participation required.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more, visit www.dhs.gov/EVerify/.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout employment.
• A physical examination will be required, or a statement regarding physical ability will need to be completed. You must maintain physical fitness standards throughout employment.
• You are required to complete training, obtain and maintain a government credit card with travel and purchase authority.
• This is a bargaining unit position
• You must be at least (1)18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
• You must be at least 18 years of age or older to operate government vehicles.

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Qualifications

Requirements continued

Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated.

Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Qualifications:

All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-08/24/2026-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.

1. Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT)
2. Use of Measuring Instruments
3. Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic)
4. Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading)
5. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc.
6. Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment
7. Knowledge of Materials