WATER AND FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MECHANIC

Air Force District of Washington; Westphalia (MD); On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force District of Washington is seeking a Water and Fuel Distribution System Mechanic to maintain, inspect, install, repair, replace, and modify fuel storage and distribution systems, water utility networks, backflow devices, and fire suppression systems across assigned facilities.

You will install and service pumps, valves, vents, gauges, and related equipment, ensure proper flow and ventilation, follow safety rules, and document work to support mission readiness and compliant operations.

Responsibilities

• Installs, modifies, repairs and maintains utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, showers, backflow prevention devices, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.
• Plans and ensures proper slope, fall, or level of installations to provide for proper flow, drainage and sanitary operating conditions and to prevent backflow, vacuum, or airlock conditions.
• Performs all phases of liquid fuel system maintenance including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modification.
• Inspects fuel tanks and vents for proper ventilation and maintains a safe, clean work environment while using required safety equipment.

Job description

WATER AND FUEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM MECHANIC

• Hiring Agency: Air Force District of Washington

The primary purpose of this position is to maintain, inspect, install, repair, replace, and modify fuel storage and distribution systems, water utility systems, back flow prevention devices, and fire suppressions systems.

Key Responsibilities

Independently installs, modifies, repairs and maintains a variety of new and existing utility, supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, gas distribution systems, and water closets, tubs, showers, backflow prevention devices, fire suppression and sprinkler systems.

Plans and insures the proper slant, slope, fall, or level of installations to provide for proper flow, drainage and sanitary operating conditions and to prevent backflow, vacuum, or airlock conditions. Performs all phases of liquid fuel system and component maintenance including preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, repair and modification.

Removes, installs, repairs and troubleshoots component parts of fuel systems to correct malfunctions of turbine, centrifugal, and rotary pumps, manually operated plug/ball valves, hydraulically operated diaphragm type valves, pilot control systems, tank gauges and vents, filter separators, fuel flow meters, hydrant outlets, differential pressure gauges, and truck loading and fill connections.

Performs modifications of systems in accordance with applicable manuals, technical publications, and manufactures specifications. Inspects and tests fuel receiving, storage, and distribution facilities and performs preventative maintenance on fuel systems and components. Inspects fuel tanks and vents for proper ventilation.

Checks interior and exterior of tanks for corrosion, leakage, contamination and sludge and correct operation of roof seals, liquid level gauges, product recovery systems, etc. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and assures proper fit of required safety equipment (i.e. foot, eye, breathing and ear protective gear) and clothing.

Properly wears full face supplied air and half face filter respirators. Polices grounds, buildings, mechanical rooms and pits to maintain area in accordance with fire prevention and security directives.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Air Force District of Washington, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $72440 – $84628/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-21.

Who is eligible to apply?

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