Maintenance Mechanic

Clarification from the agency

See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Installs, maintains, and repairs industrial equipment at a journeyman level.
• Works from oral instructions, wiring diagrams, and work orders from shop work leader of supervisor.
• Installs new equipment following manufacturer's manuals and makes adjustments to assure proper operation of the unit.
• Performs the full range of pipefitting duties such as maintaining, installing, repairing, and modifying steam heating and distribution system up to 135psi, steam generation, hydraulic and vacuum systems, radiators, and circulating pumps.
• Installs, repairs or replaces, modifies, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, disconnects, and controls located in and near installation buildings and structures.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• This position involves duties that are subject to Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) regulations regarding hazardous wastes.
• Position requires pre-employment physical and annually thereafter.
• This position is subject to day/night shift changes.
• The employee may be required to work overtime.
• The employee may be recalled to duty.
• The employee may be required to work overtime on an emergency basis.
• This position requires the employee to possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• This position requires the employee to possess the applicable license(s) or authorizations(s) to operate assigned equipment or perform assigned duties.
• The incumbent is required to lift up to 44 lbs.
• This position requires 5% TDY
• This position requires the employee to use personal protective equipment provided by the employer.

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 Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision, which includes (1) Maintenance of piping systems and equipment used in utility systems; (2) Maintenance, and repair of Industrial equipment; and (3) Demonstrate proper work methods in Pipefitting and Industrial Equipment repair.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Effort: Work requires frequent handling of objects weighing up to 44 pounds; assistance or lifting devices are available to lift and carry of objects weighing in excess of 44 pounds. Employee is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crouch, kneel, climb, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery for substantial periods of time. Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are used.
• Working Conditions: Usually perform work inside areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. Exposer to the possibility of cuts and bruises, electrical shocks, respiratory ailments, noise and vibration from machines, bad weather and sudden temperature changes. Occasionally they climb and work from ladders, staging, scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more exposing the repairers to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling. Frequently encounters dirt, grease, and dampness. Ability to understand and use electrical safety practices to include lock out tag out, switching procedures, hot work, grounding, approach boundaries, confined spaces, labeling, and risk assessment. Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, face shields, respirators, safety shoes, glasses ARC flash gear.

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.

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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