Duties
- You will be responsible for passing on to other workers instructions received from supervisor, and starting work.
- You will be answering workers' questions regarding procedures, policies, written instructions and other directives.
- You will be providing information to supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of delays, and overall work operations and problems
- You will be responsible for assuring that safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
- You will be ensuring that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available, and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
Requirements
- Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
- Incumbent must be able to obtain and keep current a valid state drivers license and any government operator's permit for the class of vehicles operated.
- Must respond to emergency calls after regular working hours.
- Position has been designated for drug testing. Its incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
- Employee may have to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
- Must be able to successfully complete a pre-employment and annual physical examination.
- Mission Essential: Incumbent is required to report for duty during inclement weather, Natural Disasters, and other emergency situations and may be required to remain on duty after the official shift ends.
Who May Apply: US Citizens
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision.
Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element)
Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic Leader ~ without more than normal supervision: conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment, performing preventive maintenance, diagnosing AC, electrical and electrical fire alarm issues and correcting them. Assist in troubleshooting and repairing AC, electrical/electronic/fire alarm equipment including but not limited to programmable controls, power supplies gages and test equipment. Responsible for all necessary reporting and required paperwork.
- Physical Effort: Work involves strenuous, heavy physical effort in constantly reaching, bending and turning. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds and occasionally heavier. Ladders scaffolds and platforms may be used when working systems. When serving as either operator or boiler plant equipment mechanic, incumbent works in awkward and cramped positions.
- Working Conditions: Work is performed inside, and outside in all types of weather. When serving as operator, incumbent works in awkward and cramped positions when making minor repairs. May be exposed to the danger of boiler bursts, carbon monoxide poisoning, scalds, and may be exposed to gas, oil or sulfur fumes. The mechanic is exposed to gas and smoke, ash scalding water and burns from contact with heated elements of the systems. Protective devices such as but not limited to earplugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes is required. Long trousers or coveralls and shirt or tee shirt with sleeves are worn.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
- You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
- This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
- Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
- Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
- If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the
- This is a(n) 29 Career Program position aligned under the Installation Career Management Directorate.
- Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
- Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.
- Student loan repayment may be authorized.
- Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
- Defense National Relocation Program will not be authorized.
- Further certifications from this announcement may take place up to 90 days beyond the closing date of this announcement.
- Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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.