Mechanic, Maintenance​/Cleaning

Title: Mechanic

State Role

Title:

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Hiring Range: $45,000 - $64,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Department of Military Affairs

Location: Blackstone, FTPIC

Agency Website: DMA

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency:

The Virginia Department of Military Affairs is a Commonwealth of Virginia state agency that provides professional and responsive support functions to the Adjutant General of Virginia, the Virginia National Guard, the Virginia Air Guard, and the Virginia Defense Force in order to ensure their ability to support and defend the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia.

The Directorate of Public Works is responsible for the operation and maintenance of real property at the Maneuver Training Center, Fort Pickett and State Military Reservation (SMR).

This position is responsible for maintaining the state equipment fleet of the Directorate of Public Work’s, consisting of heavy mobile, light commercial, farm, landscape and automotive equipment to ensure it remains serviced and operational.

• Knowledge of the operation of components, assemblies and systems of a wide variety of heavy mobile equipment.
• Knowledge of the operation of components, assemblies, and systems of a wide variety of automotive, light commercial, farming vehicles and landscape equipment.
• Skilled in operating all types of automotive, light commercial, farm vehicles and landscape equipment.
• Ability to use test equipment and tools common to trade.
• Ability to remove and tear down major components and assemblies and rebuild, adjust, reinstall, and align components.
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, stretch, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Knowledge and training in OSHA regulations and work safety practices.
• Automotive experience.
• Must have a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License.
• Ability to lift and carry parts and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds, wearing protective clothing/equipment while exposed to a wide variety of weather and work area elements (including drafts, noise and fumes, etc.).
• Must have or obtain a Virginia Motor Vehicle Safety Inspection certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must have or obtain an ASE Refrigerant, recovery, and recycling certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC).
• Must have, and maintain, a valid Virginia Class A Commercial Driver’s License for the duration of employment.

ASE certification(s) in an automotive field is preferred.

Name:
Loreley

A. Leabhart

Phone:

Email: loreley.a.leabhart
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The Department of Military Affairs is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons and applicants, without regard to age, color, disability, gender, national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, race, religion, sexual orientation, sex (including pregnancy) or veteran status. DMA encourages and invites minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) certified state agency that provides hiring preference to Veterans and Members of the Virginia National Guard in support of Executive Order 29, (2010). If you are a Veteran or Virginia National Guard Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application and/or resume.

Ameri Corps and Peace Corps and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.