Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.
The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:
- Ability to do the work of an Industrial Equipment Mechanic without more than normal supervision (SOE): Performs the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as Improvises, alters, and modifies equipment parts to keep equipment operational; Welds, burn or heat metal; and Trouble shoots the system and determines the extent of repair and the parts needed.
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.
Physical Effort: Mechanic often works in cramped and uncomfortable positions when working on parts that are hard to reach. Must be able to push, pull, stand, stoop, bend, kneel, crawl, and climb. Frequently, lifts, carries, and sets up tools, equipment, and parts that weigh approximately 60 pounds. Occasionally, may lift and carry items that weigh over 60 pounds. If lifting over 60 pounds, assistance must be requested.
Working Conditions: Most work is inside warehouses and shops. Is occasionally exposed to the possibility of broken bones, eye hazards, hearing hazards, electrical shocks, and burns. Is frequently exposed to the possibility of cuts and bruises. Is required to work in dusty and dirty locations using grease and solvents to clean equipment. Vehicle fluids, such as battery acids, coolants, and hydraulic fluids may cause burns or irritate the skin.
SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS: Employee must be able to meet all medical requirements for the position. Employee is required to wear safety clothing and equipment appropriate for the job and work area where assigned, as directed by the supervisor. Types of protective clothing and equipment include, but are not limited to the following: eye, respiratory, and foot protection, protective clothing (gloves, apron, coveralls, etc.). Other types may be required as deemed necessary by authorized management officials. Employee will be required to wear approved hearing protective devices and an audiometric test will be conducted, as necessary, when working near or around noise hazardous areas, machinery or equipment.