Maintenance Mechanic

The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, repair, and modify large/complex heating (includes heating boilers and single and multiple fuel power boilers), ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and support equipment including mechanical system controls and distribution lines.

• Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Troubleshoots HVAC/R systems with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions. Installs, repairs, and maintains large commercial and industrial ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning (AC), and cooling systems with complex problems and extensive repairs.
  
  Installs, modifies, overhauls, repairs, and maintains a variety of complex heating boilers and/or heating systems, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Performs essential electrical work incidental to the maintenance and operation of HVAC/R systems. Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems and equipment.

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit:
  All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Shift work may be required.
• Emergency overtime may be required.
• The work will require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license will be required for the position.
• Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart
  
  F., EPA.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
• Will be required to train/guide lower graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The physical requirements of this position as determined by the manager are:
  The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance.
• Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods.
• In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

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.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance And Operations Work Family. 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.

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