POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC

Army National Guard Units; East Hanover Township (PA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units in Pennsylvania seeks a Powered Support Systems Mechanic (WG-5378-10) to manage the ground support equipment maintenance program and scheduling, perform trouble shooting and repairs on generators, air compressors, and related gear, and conduct major system overhauls as required.

The role requires a Secret clearance and is posted for National Guard Title 32 excepted service. You will work within PA Army Aviation Support Facility 1, supporting multiple positions as needed.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required.
• Experience with ground support equipment maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Ground Support Equipment maintenance program and inventory, and schedule preventive maintenance.
• Troubleshoot and repair powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, deicers and work stands.
• Perform preventive maintenance including oil changes, filter replacements, tire repairs, lubrication, and system adjustments.
• Overhaul major system components (power-plant, brakes, hydraulics, electrical systems) and perform repairs as needed.
• Operate and test powered and non-powered equipment to ensure readiness and safety.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC, Position Description Number D1067000 and is part of the PA Army Aviation Support Facility 1, National Guard. 1 or more Position(s) may be hired against this Announcement.

Key Responsibilities

As a POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC, WG-5378-10 you will be responsible for the Ground Support Equipment maintenance program, inventory control, and the identification and scheduling of preventive maintenance requirements for ground support equipment.

Trouble-shoot, repair; service; perform modifications on, and operate powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, deicers and non-powered equipment to include work stands, jacks, ramps, tow-bars, etc.

Perform required preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment including repairing and replacing tires, lubrication, oil changes, replacing air, fuel and oil filters, checking fluid levels; and adjusting or replacing ignition parts, hoses, v-belts, and other items.

Perform major system component overhaul/rebuild, repair/replacement and troubleshooting as needed, to include but not limited to, power-plant systems, brake systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, diesel and gas systems, air systems, starting systems, ignition systems and electrical systems in addition to the following components, power-plant, brake, fuel, steering, hydraulic, air, starting, ignition and electrical system. Perform other duties as assigned

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $31.08 – $36.25/hr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-12-02.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.