Maintenance Mechanic

• You will perform a variety of tasks involved in installing maintaining repairing troubleshooting modifying and operating multiple different building systems and equipment such as; pipefitting plumbing heating and refrigeration.
• You will be installing modifing and repairing new and existing high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam-heating steam generation hydraulic and pneumatic systems and circulating and radiators.
• You will work from building plans blueprints and sketches to plan and lay out the routing placement pitch elevation pressure reduction expansion and operation of various piping systems and equipment.
• You will modify and repair new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage water oil and gas distribution systems water closets tubs fire sprinkler systems and showers.
• You will examine and operationally test electric electronic pneumatic and mechanical systems and equipment using specialized test equipment.
• You will perform routing maintenance on small electric motors feed pumps and valves including replacing brushes seals and bearings and repacking valves.
• You will perform repairs such as replacing valve plates broken flares and copper tubing repacking glands adjusting expansion valves replacing small electric motors and making temporary repairs to pipes.
• You will check temperature sensing points in various building areas and adjust controls to meet local requirements and desires.
• You will start regulate and stop the various items of air handling equipment from central switches or from decentralized switches in fan or equipment rooms.

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify including your rights and responsibilities visit
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD) the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born aftermust be registered for Selective Service.
• Frequently lifts carries and sets up tools equipment and parts that weigh up to 50 pounds. Occasionally may lift and carry items that weight over 50 pounds. Assistance is usually available with heavy items.
• You will be required to successfully complete a pre-appointment physical examination.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You may be required to work up to 60 feet off the ground on platforms work stands or ladders.
• Work is done inside and outside at an elevation in excess of 6500 feet and be exposed to dust noise asbestos silica fumes grease oils electrical energy slippery or uneven walking surfaces inclement weather steam and hot surfaces.
• Position requires incumbent to stand stoop bend kneel climb and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States drivers license.
• You will be required to wear personal protective equipment such as helmets gloves coveralls glasses for the duration of the work shift.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations you must 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 quality of experience not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge skills abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

For the WG-10: This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision to include: Installing modifying and repairing new and existing high-pressure piping systems; utility supply and disposal systems; plumbing; and domestic heating equipment and systems.

For the WG-8: This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to do the work of the position under closer supervision to include: installing modifying and repairing new and existing high-pressure piping systems; utility supply and disposal systems; plumbing; and domestic heating equipment and systems. Incumbent receives more detailed instruction relative to the performance of new unusual or more complex assignments.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. professional philanthropic religious 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.