Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC)

About the role

This position is located with Bonneville Power Administration, in Field O&M Support (NWFF) or Critical Facilities Operations and Maintenance (NWFC) organizations, Facilities O&M (NWF), Workplace Services (NW), Chief Administrative Office (N).

A successful candidate in the Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC) position will inspect, troubleshoot, maintain, modify and make moderate repairs to heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC) systems at a Control Center.

What you will do

• This position is located in Vancouver, WA, a splendid place to live because of its picturesque downtown area full of trendy shops, delicious restaurants, and exclusive breweries.
• There are several breathtaking nature parks, miles of bike trails, and amazing panoramic mountain views!
• Vancouver is the perfect place for anyone who loves to be outdoors and really enjoys nature!
• This position is located in Portland, OR which boasts huge spans of amazing trees, foliage, landscape, and everywhere you look you can appreciate beautiful greenery!
• It is known as the most bike-friendly city in America, has a train system that greets you at the airport spanning across the city, and is home to the Portland International Rose Garden, the oldest in the country!
• Portland is the one place where you will find lively festivals, energetic music, mouthwatering food, and for you basketball fans, the Portland Trail Blazers are a 7 minute walk from the HQs building!
• There is always something new to experience in this eco-friendly town!
• As a Facilities Maintenance Technician (HVAC), you will: Inspect, install, troubleshoot, modify, repair, and maintain components (e.g., air handlers, chillers, filters, Ozone generator, Oxygen generator, etc.) of a large HVAC system.
• Perform painting of building structures, e.g. doors, window sashes, walls, etc. Build shelves and make repairs to building structures.
• Does remodeling and maintaining of existing facilities.
• Perform plumbing repairs and modifications to facilities.
• Repair concrete surfaces by patching, dry-packing, curing and finishing as required for acceptable appearances.
• Perform work incidental to the installation of concrete.
• Perform maintenance and repair of alarm systems.
• Perform maintenance of fuel dispensing facilities, which includes adjustment to, testing, and the changing of hoses and filters.
• Maintain and replace windows and doors, including adjustment of hinges, locking mechanisms, and lubrication of doors and hardware.
• Repair, install and adjust various types of fencing; including fence fabric, security wires, top rails, and truss supports.
• Perform maintenance and repair of various roofing systems, including sheet metal and down spouts.
• Perform maintenance of grounds, including application of pesticides and fertilizers.
• Perform maintenance of roads, walks, and parking areas including snow removal, sweeping, leveling, and grading.
• Inspect and perform minor repairs of oil containment systems (OCS) and/or the parts of systems which are non-electric/mechanical in nature.
• Perform maintenance of floors, including waxing, stripping, and replacing of flooring.
• Perform routine maintenance on tools and equipment used common to job functions.
• Lay out own tools and materials and keeps own work area clean.
• Maintain stock and stock records of maintenance supplies, equipment and tools necessary for the efficient maintenance of facilities.
• Maintain records and maintenance schedules in accordance with manufacturer's recommendation or BPA directives.
• Reports and records deficiencies found.
• Arrange for vendors or contractors.
• Make inspection of vendor deliveries or contractor work.
• Is responsible for preparation and submission of administrative documention associated with duties.
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Requirements

• When you apply you will be asked a series of questions to determine your eligibility for employment and your qualification for this position specifically.
• You must answer all of these questions completely and truthfully.
• Key Requirements: You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• Males must abide by Selective Service registration requirements.
• You will be required to report in person to the official duty location.
• Conditions of Employment: This position requires a valid driver's license as a condition of employment.
• Additional endorsements on valid drivers license may be required to operate assigned vehicles in compliance with state regulations.
• Traffic citations indicating poor driving habits may disqualify applicants.
• This position requires an initial drug test prior to appointment and random drug or drug and alcohol testing thereafter.
• Failure to test or a positive result on random drug or drug and alcohol tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.
• This position requires a preemployment medical exam, at BPA expense, prior to appointment due to the physical requirements of the position.
• After employment, this position may be subject to periodic physical examinations, as prescribed by competent medical authority and at BPA expense, if exposed to health hazards.
• Subject to call for emergency work at any time.
• Obtain non-electrical worker permit within 30 days after appointment.
• Possess within one year after appointment, and maintain continuously thereafter, a First Aid Card.
• Operate motorized equipment, e.g. 1-ton pickup, flatbed or van-type truck, forklift, or bobcat.
• Obtaining any necessary Certification is the responsibility of the employee.
• As part of the job requirements, and, at the discretion of the Control Center Manager or designee may be required to apply restricted use pesticides and may be required to obtain a pesticide applicator's license.
• The Administration shall provide the necessary training for such a license.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for Federal Wage Grade (WG) positions.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the eligibility and qualification requirements above. Once the announcement closes, we will conduct a review of your application package to verify your eligibility and qualifications. If you are found qualified, your application will move forward to additional phases of the review process.

Minimum Qualifications: Once the application process is complete, the Human Resources Offices or Subject Matter Expert (SME) will review your two-page resume and supporting documentation to determine whether you meet the minimum job qualifications.

Merit Promotion & VEOA Procedures: If you are minimally qualified for this job, you will be assessed and evaluated to determine if you are a best qualified candidate. Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements and current employees must have at least a fully successful or equivalent performance rating to receive consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Trouble shooting Non-competitive Procedures: If you are applying under a non-competitive or special hiring authority, you will still be required to answer the assessment questions.

However, you will not be evaluated against the rating and ranking criteria. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you are minimally qualified for this job. Veterans' Preference will be applied when required by the hiring authority (e.g., VRA, Schedule A).

All qualified Non-competitive applicants and the best qualified Merit Promotion and VEOA applicants will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. Career Transition Assistance Programs: To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet the eligibility criteria; and 2) be rated "well-qualified", which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date ( 11/06/2026) of this announcement.

To preview the Assessment Questionnaire, click ***

In accordance with 5 CFR 300.201(a), the U.S. Office of Personnel Management does not release testing and examination materials, scoring criteria including the specific cut score requirements, or other information used solely to determine individual qualifications, so as not to compromise the objectivity of the testing process.

Selection will be based on skills and competencies, not educational credentials or self-reported experience. If your resume is incomplete or does not support the responses you provided in your online questionnaire, or if you fail to submit all required documentation before the vacancy closes, you may be rated 'ineligible', 'not qualified'.

Documents you must provide

• duties performed; full name and address of each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date).
• Cover Letter, optional, expressing additional information not covered in your resume.
• Transcripts, if specific educational requirements are indicated in this job announcement.
• Unofficial transcripts or any report listing institution, course title, credits earned (semester or quarter hour) and final grade is acceptable.
• It is your responsibility to provide adequate proof that you meet the educational requirements.
• Submit one or more of the following to support your eligibility(s) to apply to this job announcement: SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action" (current/former federal employees): Most recent Promotion, Within Rate Increase (WRI/WGI), or Appointment/Conversion SF-50 or Notification of Personnel Action showing you are/were in the competitive service and the highest grade or promotion potential held.
• Veterans: DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; current active duty members- certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.
• For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center & OPM CHCOC website for VOW information.
• Individuals with Disabilities: Schedule A letter from a physician, local, state or federal rehabilitation office citing your eligibility under 5 CFR 213.3102 (u).
• For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.
• Certain Military Spouses: Permanent Change of Station (PCS) orders authorizing you to accompany the Military member to the new duty permanent station; OR verification of the member's 100% disability (VA Letter); and/or verification of the member's death while on active duty (DD-1300 and Death Certificate) AND verification of the marriage to the service member (i.e., a marriage license or other legal documentation verifying marriage).
• For more information visit the USAJOBS Help Center.
• Other non-competitive or special appointing authorities: provide documentation which supports your eligibility.
• Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program documentation, if applicable (e.g., Certification of Expected Separation, Reduction-In-Force Separation Notice, or Notice of Proposed Removal; SF-50 that documents the RIF separation action; and most recent performance appraisal.) For more information see the OPM Guide to Career Transition.
• Failure to submit any of the above mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package.
• It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.
• If selected for the position you MUST submit: A copy of your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation and incentive awards, you received in the last 5 years.
• The assigned HR Specialist will verify review this documentation to ensure selectee has at least a satisfactory performance rating before setting the entrance on duty date.
• If you do not have your most recent performance appraisal/evaluation, you will be asked to submit a statement as to why it is not available.

What to expect next

To be considered for the position, you must meet all qualifications, including meeting or exceeding the cut score on the required assessments. Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. The status of your application will be updated in USAJOBS as it is evaluated.

You can check the status by logging into USAJOBS. You may also sign up to receive automatic emails anytime the status of your application changes by logging into your USAJobs Account and editing the Notification Settings. You will be contacted directly if an interview is required.

Additional information

More than one selection may be made from this vacancy announcement.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE EEO Policy: USAJOBS Help Center | Equal employment opportunity policy Reasonable Accommodation Policy: Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs.

If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement. USAJOBS Help Center | Reasonable accommodation policy Veterans Information: USAJOBS Help Center - Veterans Veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Telework: *** Selective Service Registration: *** - Who must register: *** Hiring incentives may be authorized for a highly qualified candidate based on budget availability and in accordance with federal regulations. BPA strives to ensure a safe and positive work environment.

We also understand the importance of work/life balance and offer a variety of programs and policies designed to create more flexible, responsive work environments supportive of commitments to community, home and family members.

BPA also supports employees' overall wellness through its Be Well program, which helps employees adopt healthier lifestyles and feel better about their work/life balance. The program supports five key areas of life: career, community, financial, physical and social.