Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

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Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Overview
Accepting applications

Open & closing dates

02/17/2026 to 03/01/2026

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more

Salary $31.73 to - $37.02 per hour Pay scale & grade WG 10

Location

1 vacancy in the following location:

Richmond, VA

1 vacancy

Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive

Promotion potential

10

Job family (Series)

• 4749 Maintenance Mechanic

Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes

Announcement number DLADSR--DHA Control number

This job is open to
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hiring Authority Notice open to the Public using the Department of Defense Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA)

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Duties

• Builds air conditioning units (up to 160 tons), window air condition units, freezers, humidity control units, and walk-ins, etc.
• Inspects for evidence of wear, damage, pressure leaks, correct voltage and amperes on all equipment.
• Makes on the spot repairs, such as replacing parts, making adjustments, replacing filters, cleaning and lubrication.
• Performs installation, inspection and repairs, including electrical or mechanical, of dehumidification equipment, commercial freezers, mechanical ventilating equipment, dishwashers, kitchen equipment, ranges, etc.
• Performs repairs/maintenance on equipment that is complex, have a greater degree of complicated components and parts, and are used to provide heat and cooling to areas with critical and rigid requirements.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty:
  Flexible
• Security Requirements:
  Non-Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
  Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement:
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment
  
  Incentives:
  
  Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status:
  Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical:
  Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL  other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). more information.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  EPA Certification for refrigeration and air conditioning (Regulation No. 40 CFR, Part 82.161) Persons who maintain, service, or repair low and high pressures equipment as described in C82.161, (a)1, (a)3.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Must possess valid state and government driver's license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton to 1 ½ ton trucks.
• This is a Mission Essential (ME) position. The incumbent may be required to report to work in the event of a natural disaster, inclement weather, or crisis.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying.

Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.

The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as:
  Refers to work orders, blueprints, sketches, manufacturer's publications and technical manuals in accomplishing work;
  Prepares and…