Maintenance Mechanic.

Smithsonian Institution; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic to perform carpentry, painting, and general facility maintenance, including fabrication, installation, and repair of building components.

You will handle doors, windows, partitions, stairs, flooring, and minor electrical and plumbing tasks, and may work late shifts or weekends. Applicants should be prepared for emergencies to restore operations quickly.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing and electrical tasks.
• Ability to fabricate, install and repair building components.
• Comfort with physical demands and shift flexibility.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry duties including fabrication, installation, repair and general construction of items and structures such as doors, windows, partitions, stairs, flooring and scaffolding.
• Perform painting tasks and surface preparation for walls, floors, ceilings and woodwork.
• Perform minor maintenance of plumbing fixtures and clear minor clogged drains.
• Perform a variety of minor electrical repairs to equipment and lighting.

Skills

Carpentry

Painting

Plumbing

Electrical repairs

Tools

Drills

Pipes & fittings

Job description

Duties

The Maintenance Mechanic performs a variety of duties in the zones and may be required to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies.

In This Position, You Will

• Perform carpentry duties including fabrication, installation, repair and general construction of items and structures, such as doors, windows, partitions, stairways, steps, flooring and scaffolding, metal studs, metal door jambs and tiles of all types.
• Perform a variety of painting tasks in connection with maintenance and protective painting for walls, floors, ceilings, and woodwork; also prepares walls, ceilings and woodwork for painting by removing old finishes, scraping, burning, sanding or chemical stripper.
• Perform minor maintenance of plumbing fixtures and clears minor clogged drains, unstops and cleans drains using auger (power and mechanical) when necessary.
• Perform a variety of minor electrical repairs to equipment such as vacuum cleaners, buffers and space heaters; also, re-lamps all light fixtures and maintains emergency exit signs.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Investigation
• May need to complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer
• Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.

Conditions Of Employment

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the physical ability to perform moderately heavy work including lifting and carrying heavy objects up to 50 lbs.; work outside in all weather conditions with exposure to dirt, dust, pollen and insects; climb ladders and stairs; and stand and walk for extended periods.

Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.

For information on the Job Qualification System for Trades and Labor Occupations, see

Additional Conditions Of Employment

• Incumbent may be required to work late shifts, weekends and holidays and is subject to being called in for emergencies to restore the Smithsonian Institution to normal operations.
• Must possess a valid State or District of Columbia driver's license. (You must upload a copy with your application)

Note: Selections will be made for both Washington, D.C. and Suitland, Md. locations.

Qualifications

In order to be rated qualified, an applicant's overall experience and training must indicate possession of the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties of this position.

Your resume must be no more than two (2) pages and should clearly demonstrate how your experience aligns with the responsibilities and specialized experience required for this position. Do not copy language directly from the vacancy announcement, as you will be deemed ineligible for consideration. Instead, provide detailed, descriptive information about your actual experience.

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.

Additional information

• This position is included in the bargaining unit.

Recruitment Incentive:

Recruitment incentive(s) may be authorized for this position. However, approval for incentives are contingent upon various availability. If authorized, certain incentives will require the incumbent to sign a service agreement to remain in the Federal government for a certain time period.

Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.

Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

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.

The Federal Government offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Please see Benefits at

• Flexible Spending Accounts -
• Health Insurance -
• Leave -
• Life Insurance -
• Long Term Care Insurance -
• Retirement Program -