Maintenance Mechanic

- Plans and lays out work from blueprints sketches drawings specifications and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities.

- Independently installs modifies repairs and maintains a variety of new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment

- Troubleshoots/tests various plumbing systems and equipment including backflow prevention devices

- Independently applies skilled methods techniques and advanced shop mathematics to construct install repair and modify a wide variety of structures

- Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment

- Uses and maintains tools.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service see
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include evenings weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate valid drivers license is required forthe position.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Will be required to train/guide lower graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous material.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are: Uses hand and power tools and equipment that may require standing and holding tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods.
• The work requires considerable bending kneeling and stooping. On-site work typically requires crawling climbing on ladders scaffolds and roof tops. The work may be at extreme heights (such as water towers or tall buildings).
• Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials such as sheets of plywood and other construction materials. May lift and move materials up to 40 pounds unassisted
• And occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position is open to current candidates assigned to 502d Base Wing.
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Qualifications

In order to qualify you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Knowledge of carpentry methods and techniques; precision carpentry equipment; and plumbing methods and techniques equipment assembly installation operation and repair to include routing placement slant slope and fall of systems.

2. Knowledge of safety regulations practices and procedures; regulations procedures and policies related to records maintenance and documentation; and current federal state and local regulations pertaining to hazardous waste management.

3. Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics to plan compute and lay out more complex and exact projects.

4. Skill in setting-up operating and maintaining a variety of power and hand tools/equipment.

5. Skill in measuring cutting bending and threading pipe and tile to caulk and seal elbows union joints faucets and shower drains; constructing installing repairing and modifying wood structures; and producing finished products with precise fits accurate dimensions and acceptable appearance.

6. Ability to install modify and repair new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment without more than normal supervision; and interpret complex instructions sketches blueprints and building codes.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies knowledge and skills that 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: Uses hand and power tools and equipment that may require standing and holding tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. The work requires considerable bending kneeling and stooping. On-site work typically requires crawling climbing on ladders scaffolds and roof tops. The work may be at extreme heights (such as water towers or tall buildings). Strenuous physical exertion is sometimes required when handling heavy and bulky materials such as sheets of plywood and other construction materials. May lift and move materials up to 40 pounds unassisted and occasionally lift or move heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside shops and outside at job shops is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery sawdust in the air fumes grease and hazards associated with carpentry and plumbing trades. At job sites may be exposed to weather conditions and hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders and are subject to cuts bruises and contusions; may occasionally be exposed to the possibility of broken bones. Has frequent exposure to the possibility of scrapes burns and infections. Occasionally makes repairs in areas where bad smelling fumes are present. May work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics that may be dusty and dirty. Uses protective devices such as ear plugs safety glasses respirators safety shoes hard hats coveralls gloves raingear and other protective gear are required which are sometimes heavy and uncomfortable.