Job Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the Federal Competitive Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: As Maintenance Mechanic you will complete preventive maintenance and repairs to buildings and facilities at Fort Myer, VA and Fort McNair, Washington, D.C.

Job Description

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. - I have the ability to perform common maintenance and construction tasks. I can operate common hand tools and measuring devises of the carpentry, electrical, plumbing, pipefitting, refrigeration and air conditioning, trades to perform preventive maintenance and repairs of buildings and facilities to perform simple maintenance tasks. CFC required (40 CFR 82) certification for HVAC refrigeration and utility equipment maintenance and repairs of units. 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. such as in repairing, constructing, altering, and maintaining. Tasks including basic carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting, electrical and painting work. This includes helping a higher graded employee to repair pumps, motors, lighting ballasts, disposals and water heaters, remove electrical panels, splice wires, read wire diagrams and choosing the appropriate paint to use on a variety of surfaces CFC certification type universal as required by section 608 of the Clean Air Act, 1990 EPA mandatory technician certification. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Job elements: Screen out Element: Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) Use of Measuring Instruments Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprinting reading) Ability to use and maintain tools and Equipment Knowledge of Materials PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work requires walking, standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Frequently lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds; occasionally handles items weighing up to 100 pounds. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside are exposed to dirt, sewage, dust, grease, fumes, and refrigerant gases. Subject to injury from use of hand and power tools, and to burns, cuts, bruises and electrical shock. May be required to wear and/or use protective clothing and equipment in accordance with established health and safety regulations and SOPs. Works outside and is occasionally exposed to bad weather while loading and unloading vehicles. Subject to cuts, bruises, and broken bones as a result of accidents while driving or when loading and unloading vehicles. Exposed to the possibility of serious accidents while driving in all types of traffic and weather.