Hourly Border Protection Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Facilities and Asset Management, located in the following:

• Tucson, Arizona
• Yuma, Arizona
• El Centro, California
• San Diego, California
• Wellesley Island, New York
• Del Rio, Texas
• Eagle Pass, Texas
• El Paso, Texas
• Kingsville, Texas
• McAllen, Texas

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Duties
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Hourly Rate: The hourly rate listed reflects the range of wage schedules for the locations included within this job announcement. Refer to the Federal Wage (FWS) website for additional wage schedule and hourly rate information for your specific location.
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Enterprise Services (ES), Office of Facilities and Asset Management (OFAM), Operational Support Facilities Division (OSF), Border Patrol & Air and Marine (BPAM) Program Management Office (PMO).
This position starts at an hourly rate of $32.57 (WG-10, Step 1) to $42.34 (WG-10, Step 5).
Typical duties include:

• Perform facilities maintenance work primarily involving two or more trade practices such as: heating, cooling, electrical, plumbing, grounds maintenance, and repair of facilities such as buildings, structures, grounds, and related fixtures and utilities, and carpentry trades.
• Coordinate, monitor, and perform installation and repair duties for the upkeep, operation, and utilization of the agency's facilities.
• Provide leadership with input and feedback for facility repair activities, including the necessary reports, specifications, and documentation.
• Performs all or substantially all of the following types of repairs: Electrical, Air Conditioning, Painting, Plumbing, Carpentry

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service
• Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
• All pre-employment processes will be conducted in English
• You may be required to pass a background investigation
• CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing procedures
• As an employee of CBP, you will be joining a workforce that is dedicated to accomplishing our mission while maintaining the trust of our Nation by strictly adhering to all government ethics standards. Your conduct will be subject to the ethics rules applicable to all Executive Branch employees, and to CBP employees specifically, as well as the criminal conflict of interest statutes. Once you enter on duty, these rules include obtaining approval for outside employment or business activity, to ensure such employment or business activity is not prohibited and does not interfere or conflict with performance of your official duties. Please review further details via the following link.
• DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
  Bargaining Unit: This is a bargaining unit covered position, represented under the National Treasury Employees Unions - NTEU. For local chapter contact information see Chapter Websites - National Treasury Employees Union - NTEU.
• Overtime: You must be available to work overtime on a scheduled or unscheduled basis.
• Physical Effort: The work requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Operates a variety of hand and power tools, and equipment. Lifts and carries heavy pieces of lumber or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Working Conditions: Works inside and outside subject to sudden temperature changes; exposed to dirt, sewage, dust, grease, fumes, and steam. Employee is subject to injury from use of hand and power tools, also to dust, dirt, burns, cuts, bruises, and electrical shock. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and other standard operating procedures.

Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for the WG-10 grade level if you possess 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:

• Performing building maintenance, construction, and repair utilizing knowledge and application of trades such as electrical, plumbing, painting, carpentry, pipefitting, air-conditioning and refrigeration.
• Ensure continual, safe, and proper operation of all building systems to include, but not limited to the upkeep of buildings, grounds and related structures, fixtures, and utilities.
• Interpreting blueprints, electrical schematics, drawings and specifications, and other technical guides.
• Working with test instruments, measuring devices, and hand and power tools.
• Utilizing shop mathematics such as measuring fittings and assessing the planning and layout of piping systems to complete Facility Maintenance.

In addition to the experience described above, you will also be evaluated on the basis of your overall level of competency (knowledge, skills, and abilities) in the following areas:

• Knowledge of how to install and operate a wide range of complete electrical systems.
• Skill in the use of hand tools and power tools.
• Knowledge sufficient to repair and troubleshoot large, difficult AC systems.
• Skill in the use of accepted plumbing trade methods and techniques.
• Knowledge and ability in performing carpentry work on difficult or heavy items.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. Please see the "Required Documents" section below for additional resume requirements.
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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
You must meet all qualification requirements, including education if applicable to this position, subject to verification at any stage of the application process by 08/10/2026.
The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Background Investigation: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is a federal law enforcement agency that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agency's core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity. During the screening and/or background investigation process, you will be asked questions regarding any felony criminal convictions or current felony charges, the use of illegal drugs (e.g., marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamines, ecstasy), and the use of non-prescribed controlled substances including any experimentation, possession, sale, receipt, manufacture, cultivation, production, transfer, shipping, trafficking, or distribution of controlled substances. For additional information on the preemployment process, review the following link: Applicant Resources | CBP Careers
Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not currently employed by CBP. Individuals are required to have physically resided in the United States or its protectorates (as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years. If you do not meet the residency requirement and you have been physically located in a foreign location for more than two of the last five years, you may request an exception to determine if you are eligible for a residency waiver by meeting one or more of the following conditions:

• Working for the U.S. Government as a federal civilian or as a member of the military
• A dependent who was authorized to accompany a federal civilian or member of the military who was working for the U.S. government
• Participation in a study abroad program sponsored by a U.S. affiliated college or university
• Working as a contractor, intern, consultant or volunteer supporting the U.S. government

Probationary Period: All employees new to the federal government must serve a one year probationary period during the first year of his/her initial permanent federal appointment to determine fitness for continued employment. Current and former federal employees may be required to serve or complete a probationary period.
Education
Please see the Qualifications and Required Documents sections for more information if education is applicable to this position.
Additional information
Recruitment Incentive: Upon selection, you may be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive of $5,000 per the terms outlined in agency policy.
Positions with known promotion potential do not guarantee promotion, nor is the promise of promotion implied.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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