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 without more than normal supervision. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.
Maintenance Mechanic - WG-4749-09Perform carpentry work, plumbing, painting, and maintenance/repair of automotive equipment such as constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, doors, windows, and trim; performing plumbing work such as installing pipes; painting indoor and outdoor surfaces; and/or maintaining or repairing automotive equipment such as air conditioning systems or heating systems.
Maintenance Mechanic - WG-4749-07Perform carpentry work and painting such as constructing, altering, repairing, and/or modifying framework, doors, windows, and trim and painting indoor and outdoor surfaces.
- Physical Effort: The incumbent frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds, works from ladders and scaffolding, and assumes awkward and tiring work positions regularly.
- Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside and is often dirty, dusty, and greasy. Exposure to weather conditions and possible broken bones, lacerations, and burns is regular.