MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

This position is located in Washington Headquarters Services, Facilities Services Directorate, Federal Operations and Services Division (FOSD), Facilities Service Group (FSG), and Alternations Work Group (AWG). The AWG performs major and minor buildings and facilities repair in the National Capital Region.

For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your background must demonstrate a full range of Maintenance Mechanic experience. To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, (Without more than normal supervision) Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision which appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability to Do the Work of the Position without More Than Normal Supervision Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (Includes Blueprint Reading) Ability to Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, and Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials Technical Practices (Theoretical, Precise, Artistic) 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; religions; 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/REQUIREMENTS: The work requires a considerable amount of standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and/or uncomfortable positions. The incumbent may work from ladders and scaffolding. When operating equipment, the worker may be under a great deal of strain from constant reaching, bending, turning, and moving of hands, arms, feet, legs, and by the vibration and jerking of the equipment. The incumbent carries, lifts, and handles parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and may occasionally exceed 50 pounds. The incumbent makes difficult determinations regarding construction methods, materials, sequencing requirements, and installation techniques necessary to maintain compliance with ICD 705 standards and secure construction protocols. Guides for proper completion of assignments include work orders, oral instructions, construction drawings, blueprints, technical specifications, approved materials lists, secure construction standards, and accepted trade practices. Completed work is inspected to ensure compliance with established trade standards, secure construction requirements, project schedules, and quality assurance expectations. WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is performed both indoors and outdoors with exposure to various environmental conditions and construction environments. Assignments frequently involve work within occupied SCIF environments, controlled construction zones, restricted-access spaces, ceilings, crawl spaces, utility areas, and mission-critical operational facilities requiring compliance with specialized security procedures and secure construction protocols. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, greasy, noisy, or poorly ventilated depending upon the construction or maintenance activity being performed. The incumbent is exposed to occupational hazards including cuts, abrasions, burns, electrical shock, falls, respiratory irritation, and hazards associated with power tools, construction equipment, and mechanical systems. Personal protective equipment including respirators, hearing protection, gloves, eye protection, and other safety equipment is required as necessary to perform assigned duties safely and in accordance with OSHA requirements and established safety procedures. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.