• Serve as a Facilities Maintenance Mechanic engaged in performing a variety of repairs, maintenance, adjustments, modifications, inspections, and preventive maintenance on equipment, systems, and facilities.
• Serve as operator and repairman in charge of the facility utility plant with shift responsibility on a regular and recurring basis.
• Repair, troubleshoot, maintain and install heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment and auxiliary mechanisms.
• Install, repair, and maintain a complex plumbing system to include welding gases; compressed air and vacuum systems; domestic hot and cold-water piping and hot water circulating systems.
• Work on industrial electronic and mechanical systems with highly complex electronic sensing and controls.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance type repairs to asphalt floor tile, including conductive vinyl floors in operating suite.
• Test electrical and electronic circuitry and devices for compliance with current code requirements of electrical leakage.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• This position may require shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.
• Required to obtain and maintain an Environment Protection act (EPA) Certification at the universal level.
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.
• Position performs duties away from home station, pre-deployment out processing and OCONUS deployments.
• On Call status is required.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.

Qualifications

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. Have the ability to perform common repairs on a variety of equipment and systems (e.g., refrigeration and air conditioning, plumbing, and pipefitting, heating, electrical, electronics, kitchen). I can operate auxiliary equipment (e.g., water heaters and pumps, forced and induced draft fans, and derating equipment); and 2) Perform work in accordance with blueprints and specification to complete assignments. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Works in close and cramped positions, lifting, climbing, stooping, crawling, and bending.
• Works both inside and outside, as required. Subject to electrical shock, burns from steam and hot water pipes, bruises when working between floor and ceiling close places. Works primarily inside and occasionally outside. Is subject to danger from boiler explosion, vapor locks, carbon monoxide poisoning, scalds, and oil fumes. Subject to general hazards associated with plan operations such as cuts, burns, bruises, and other bodily injuries. Must wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and SOPs. Uses hand tools of several trades, power tools, shop tools, and is responsible for safe and proper use of tools and equipment; also, for observing safety rules and regulations to prevent injury and accidents. Subject to high and low temperature and extreme noise situations. Works in confined spaces. Works directly with caustic solutions, fibrous materials (some containing fiberglass), raw sewage, and occasionally assists in high-voltage repairs and maintenance.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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