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Maintenance Worker

U.S. Army Corps of EngineersCovington, Virginia, United StatesFull-time$20.67 - $26.86 per hourPosted Nov 3, 2026Closes Nov 23, 2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring for the position of Maintenance Worker in Covington, Virginia, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time position.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring for the position of Maintenance Worker in Covington, Virginia, United States. The listing describes it as a full-time position.

Pay stated in the listing: $20.67 - $26.86 per hour.

Visa sponsorship is not mentioned. Applicants from outside United States should check the official work permit route before applying.

Dev Global Jobs found this job on USAJobs on Nov 3, 2026; applications close on Nov 23, 2026.

Employer
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Location
Covington, Virginia, United States
Job type
Full-time
Pay
$20.67 - $26.86 per hour
Found
Nov 3, 2026 on USAJobs
Closes
Nov 23, 2026
Employer text
447 words, about 2 min to read
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Updated Nov 4, 2026
Pay benchmark
Average wage, United States
$86,977 average / year

This job's listed pay is 45% below the benchmark.

This job: $41,600 to 54,080

Source: OECD Average annual wages, 2025

Work permit route
  • H-1B specialty occupation: Employer petition, bachelor's degree or higher in the specialty; annual cap and lottery
  • L-1 intracompany transferee: Employees of a related company abroad transferring to a US office
  • O-1 extraordinary ability: Evidence of extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business or athletics

Official routes: USCIS

Job description

About the role

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Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): WG-5: Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision, which includes: Operating, repairing, and maintaining project buildings or recreational facilities and/or operating and maintaining a variety of vehicle and vessels such as sedan, pickup trucks, tractors, forklifts, and motorboats..

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): WG-7 - Ability to do the work of a Maintenance Worker without more than normal supervision, which includes: Operating, repairing, and maintaining a dam and appurtenant structures and/or maintaining the project buildings and recreational facilities and/or operating and maintaining a variety of vehicle and vessels such as sedan, pickup trucks, tractors, forklifts, and motorboats.

You will also be evaluated on the below job elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.

Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials PHYSICAL EFFORT: Uses moderate physical effort to stack, load, unload, move and carry tools, equipment and materials ranging in weight from 10 lbs to 50 lbs unassisted. Occasionally lifts heavier objects with assistance (e.g., using a hand truck).

Required to reach, walk, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Occasionally works in cramped quarters, or from ladders, scaffolds or platforms.

01WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather (e.g., heat, cold, rain, wind, etc.) and usually in a dirty, dusty and/or greasy environment. Incumbent is exposed to the possibility of broken bones, electrical shocks, burns, cuts bruises, maimed fingers and scrapes. Occasionally is required to wear uncomfortable protective clothing.

Serves as Maintenance Worker at the Gathright Dam.,Operate and maintain a flood control dam by performing duties such as: regular maintenance of a dam and intake tower and making flood releases.,Perform a variety of operational duties such as: inspections and repairs to project grounds and facilities.,Operate a variety of vehicles and vessels such as pickup trucks, skid steer, lawn tractors, forklifts, and motorboats.,Performs a variety of maintenance, repair and operational duties.

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