Marine Machinery Repairer

Position: Marine Machinery Repairer.

• Assists in the performance of work involved in keeping engine machinery in proper operation condition.
• Services and adjusts gasoline or diesel engines, electric motors, generators, pumps, hydraulic systems, water jet propulsion, air compressors, HVAC and other machinery and equipment aboard floating plant at the Norfolk District.
• Assists higher grade mechanics and the Engineering Technician (Naval Architecture) in assessing the status of operational equipment.
• Operates auxiliary equipment, including pumps, generators, air compressors, and other machinery operated by electric motors or small auxiliary engines.
• Assists higher grade employees in making repairs to machinery by making adjustments, disassembling machinery, packing pumps, replacing worn parts, cleaning parts, etc., and assists on any emergency repairs.
• Operates portable electric and pneumatic tools; uses machinist hand tools, jacks, chain hoists, oxy/acetylene torch, threader, etc., and such measuring devices as calipers, rules, and gauges.
• Keeps yard, shop and floating plant neat, clean, and orderly at all times. Handles lines in securing vessels at repair yard docks and wharfs. Loads and unloads supplies on floating plant.

Duties

• Assists in the performance of work involved in keeping engine machinery in proper operation condition.
• Services and adjusts gasoline or diesel engines, electric motors, generators, pumps, hydraulic systems, water jet propulsion, air compressors, HVAC and other machinery and equipment aboard floating plant at the Norfolk District.
• Assists higher grade mechanics and the Engineering Technician (Naval Architecture) in assessing the status of operational equipment.
• Operates auxiliary equipment, including pumps, generators, air compressors, and other machinery operated by electric motors or small auxiliary engines.
• Assists higher grade employees in making repairs to machinery by making adjustments, disassembling machinery, packing pumps, replacing worn parts, cleaning parts, etc., and assists on any emergency repairs.
• Operates portable electric and pneumatic tools; uses machinist hand tools, jacks, chain hoists, oxy/acetylene torch, threader, etc., and such measuring devices as calipers, rules, and gauges.
• Keeps yard, shop and floating plant neat, clean, and orderly at all times. Handles lines in securing vessels at repair yard docks and wharfs. Loads and unloads supplies on floating plant.

Requirements Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Incumbent will comply with safety regulations, occupational safety and health standards, and other safety directives and orders.
• Incumbent is enrolled in the hearing conservation program.
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in accomplishment of assigned duties.
• Position requires a pre-employment and periodic physical examination and/or evaluation under the District Medical Surveillance.
• Program and requires the use of personal protective clothing or equipment.
• Must be able to lift 50
  
  Lbs.
• This position has an on-call requirement.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time.
• This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program in accordance with AR 600-85.
• Signing of a DA Form 5019 (Condition of Employment for Certain Civilian Positions Identified as Critical under the Department of the Army Drug-Free Federal Workplace Program)
• Those individuals not currently occupying a TDP position must successfully complete a pre-appointment drug test prior to being placed into this position and periodically thereafter.
• Acknowledging periodic random drug testing requirements is mandatory prior to being placed into this position.

Qualifications

This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DOD Workforce direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must…