Maintenance Mechanic

Air Force Materiel Command; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Materiel Command at Hill AFB, Utah seeks a Maintenance Mechanic (WG-4749-10) to install, maintain, repair, and modify Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE). The role requires reading blueprints and specifications, performing electrical, mechanical, and pipefitting tasks, installing piping systems, and ensuring safety standards and proper tool use.

This position may require travel, shift work, and a pre-employment physical; selectees must meet

Qualifications

• Experience with installation, maintenance, and repair of IPE/RPIE equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications.
• Capability to operate safety equipment and perform physical work.
• Willingness to travel and potentially shift work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lay out work from blueprints and orders for installation and repair.
• Install and assemble piping, fittings, and components for high/low pressure lines.
• Perform electrical, mechanical, and pipefitting repairs on IPE/RPIE equipment.
• Maintain stock levels of parts and tools.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Blueprint reading

Measurement tools

Interpreting instructions

Tools

Measuring instruments

Tool use and maintenance

Job description

The primary purpose of this position, MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, WG-4749-10, is to provide support in installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE) along with the modification of production facilities to accommodate this equipment.

Major Duties

• Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders, in the installation maintenance, and repair of IPE/RPIE equipment and facilities. Perform tasks of various skills that include electrical, mechanical and pipefitting repairs. Incumbent will install and assemble piping, fittings, and accessories/components to high-and low-pressure liquid lines, vacuum lines, heat exchangers, hydraulic lines, heating and cooling coils and numerous other high/low pressure systems. Perform mechanical installation, maintenance, repair of IPE/ RPIE equipment. Use and assure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing. Maintain bench stock levels of parts, materials, tools, and equipment at prescribed levels.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This position may require travel.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Shift work may be required.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• The duties of this position require the employee to operate a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Will be required to train/guide lower graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• A pre-employment physical examination will be required.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance And Operations Work Family. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

• 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

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, standing, and stooping. On-Site work typically requires crawling, climbing on ladders, scaffolds, and rooftops. Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Is frequently required to perform heavy lifting/carrying, 25 pounds and over, with assistance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The employee works indoors and outdoors on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Occasionally works outside on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to possible burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions follows prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard-toe shoes, respirators, hard hats, and fire-retardant gloves.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional Information

Hill Air Force Base provides worldwide engineering and logistics management for the F-16 Fighting Falcon, A-10 Thunderbolt II, and the Minuteman III ICBM, and performs depot maintenance of the F-16, A-10, and C-130 Hercules aircraft. The base is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year round activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, extreme sports, fishing and hunting, with four distinct seasons, low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Check List dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.

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.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.