Maintenance Mechanic

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

US Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers in Charleston, SC are hiring a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-10 to perform routine maintenance, installation, and repair of building systems, following instructions and safety procedures. Experience with electrical, plumbing, HVAC and equipment upkeep is valued.

You may work indoors or outdoors, potentially shifts or weekends, and must comply with EPA refrigerant certification and possess a valid EPA license if required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair.
• Technical Practices and Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Blueprints, and Technical Materials.
• Ability To Use Measuring Instruments, Tools, and Equipment.
• Knowledge of Materials Used in Maintenance, Repair, Renovation, and Construction Work.

Responsibilities

• Assists with routine maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and renovation tasks on building or facility systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, piping, automated controls, safety systems, chiller/boiler systems, or related equipment.
• Performs inspections and supports corrective actions to maintain safe and efficient building operations.

Skills

Maintenance knowledge

Electrical systems

Technical interpretation

Materials for maintenance

Job description

\"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions.\" We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges.\" Click here to learn more.

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Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standard. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, 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.

While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, you must have experience, military or civilian, paid or unpaid, of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-10. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

The screen-out elements are the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance.

Screen-out Job Element:

Ability to perform work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below:

1. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair
2. Technical Practices and Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Blueprints, and Technical Materials
3. Ability To Use Measuring Instruments, Tools, and Equipment
4. Knowledge of Materials Used in Maintenance, Repair, Renovation, and Construction Work

The job elements can be assessed using the following types of experience:

Assisting with or performing routine maintenance, repair, installation, troubleshooting, and renovation tasks on building or facility systems such as electrical, plumbing, HVAC, piping, automated controls, safety systems, chiller/boiler systems, or related equipment. Technical expertise gained through experience of having actively performed in following instructions and specifications, using basic measuring instruments and tools, working with common maintenance materials, following safety procedures, and assisting with related renovation or minor construction work such as carpentry, drywall, painting, concrete work, demolition, road repair, equipment installation, or heavy equipment operation.

Working Conditions:

Works inside in areas that are usually crowded and noisy, and outside, sometimes in bad weather. The Maintenance Mechanic is exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, cuts, bruises, and broken bones. Also works on scaffolding, high ladders, or rooftops. The Maintenance Mechanic may be required to work shift work and/or weekends. May be required to start work earlier, stay later than normal working hours, or be called back for emergencies. The Maintenance Mechanic complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for handling of refrigerants and must be able to possess a valid universal license approved by the EPA, if refrigerant work is required. Hazards may require wearing full-faced pressurized breathing mask, which requires the Maintenance Mechanic to be clean-shaven. Occasionally required to wear protective clothing where there is the possibility of exposure to gunpowder, toxic refrigerant, and/or other hazardous materials. Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites. This position is deemed Emergency Essential in accordance with FLETC Directive 70-90.F, Hurricane Response Plan dated August 19, 2019.

Physical Demands:

Continually handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds. Considerable standing, stooping, and bending is required. Also works on ladders and scaffolds, which require the incumbent to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees:

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.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles:

If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.