Automotive Mechanic (Turf Equipment Technician) Job in Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD

Vacancy No. 25-12620271 Department Commander, Navy Installations
Salary $24.85 to $26.92 Grade 11 to 11
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/21/2024 Close Date 12/5/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD


Summary

This position is located in the Golf Maintenance Branch, Golf Division, MWR Department at NAS Patuxent River, MD. This position is to provide total maintenance and repair to a variety of vehicles, specialized machines and equipment used in golf course maintenance.

Duties

  • Troubleshoots and repairs and services automotive engines which power farm type tractors and light trucks. Overhauls and rebuilds engines, major assemblies, and all components. Repairs vehicle components as required such as brakes, engine accessories, fuel pumps, or electrical systems. Replaces clutches, gears, bearings, valves, and other components. Reconditions carburetors and generators and replaces mufflers, seals and shock absorbers. Tunes and adjusts engines and components. May be required to perform repairs on other tools and equipment used at the golf course.
  • Performs maintenance on a variety of self-propelled, towed, or push-type equipment associate with turf management, such as Cushman trucksters, various specialized power mowers and aerators, or gang mowers, spreaders, slicers, sprigger, spikes, spray tanks, the course sprinkler system, and other allied machinery. Overhauls hydraulic lift mechanisms and gear boxes of tractor drawn gang mowers, removing and inspecting valves and gears, and adjust for correct operation. Overhauls two or four stroke engines, dissembles and replaces parts and rings, lubricates and replaces belts and chains. Sharpens and balances rotary blades. Indoctrinates all using personnel on the safety of equipment operation.
  • Does specialized troubleshooting, testing and required repairs of hydraulic pumps, hydraulic tractor motors, and hydraulic reel motors. Service and repairs several hydrostatic transmissions..
  • Uses electric and gas type welding equipment to cut metal, weld cracks, plates, etc. Uses and maintains steam cleaners. Uses machine drill, pnuematic bumper jacks, stand, hudralic hoist, battery testers and chargers, tap and die sets, timing light and oscilloscope, conpression gauge, and variety of hand tools. Performs seasonal maintenance on equipment during winter months.
  • Keeps updated on technical aspects of current equipment on the market and its versatility.
  • Maintains inventory of parts that are considered high wear items.
  • Performs minor repairs and maintenance on golf course buildings and shelters. Assists in reparing irrigataion pumps and elecctric motors.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must possess a current, valid Driver's License (a copy MUST be submitted with Resume)
  • Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment
  • Must have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer

Qualifications

Previous experience with motorized equipment is required. Must have a record of proven capability to proficiently maintain and repair motor drven equipment. Must be capable of directing the work of others. Must be able to read and understand repair manuals, diagrams and illustrations. Must have a valid state driver's license.

Additional information

Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. Some positions have special requirements.

Selectee may be required to complete a one (1) year probationary period. Participation in Direct Deposit/Electronic Fund Transfer within the first 30 days of employment is required. We utilize E-Verify to confirm selectee's eligibility to work in the United States. Salary is dependent on experience and/or education. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies within 60 days of issuance of selection certificate.

Spouses of active duty military members of the Armed Forces may receive preference in hiring under this announcement if they are among the best qualified referred and are within reach of selection. Spouse Preference does not apply to NF 04 and NF 05 positions. Please clearly identify in your application that you are asking for spouse preference and submit a copy of current PCS orders. Failure to submit current PCS orders with application will prevent spousal preference from being granted. Acceptance or declination of a regular full or part-time non-appropriated or appropriated fund position ends your ability to claim this preference.

For positions requiring travel more than twice per year, selectee may be required to obtain and maintain in good standing a Government-issued Travel Card for official government travel purposes.

Executive Order 12564 requires a Federal workplace free of illegal drugs. According to the Executive Order, all Federal employees are required to remain drug free throughout their employment. Commander, Navy Installations Command is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace. The use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated, and use of or intoxication by illegal drugs will result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal Service.

SELECTIVE SERVICE REQUIREMENT: If you are a male born after December 31,1959 and at least 18 years of age, employment law (5 U.S.C. 3328) requires that you must register with the Selective Service System (military draft), unless you meet certain exemptions. If applicable, failure to register will prevent you from being considered for employment. To register, please visit the Selective Service web site at https://www.sss.gov/register/.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

All resumes will be reviewed to determine if they meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement, and will be rated based on the information provided in the resume to determine the level of knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) related to the job requirements. Using the qualifications of the position, a predetermined rating criterion of KSAs will be used for each resume. Best qualified applicants will be referred to the hiring manager. The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews.

Required Documents

The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Copy of current, valid Driver's License.
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

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.

How to Apply

To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 12/05/2024 to receive consideration.

To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12620271

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.

Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status

The Department of the Navy (DON) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodations should email their request to nsapplications@nhr-ma.com to ensure proper consideration is given. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

Agency contact information

NDW NAF HR
Address
Naval Air Station Patuxent River
47402 Buse Rd
Bldg 467
Patuxent River, MD 20670
US
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Next steps

Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.

If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.

Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.


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