Maintenance Mechanic

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‑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.

• 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.
• 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.

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.

• Performs 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 submits daily vehicle log, service orders, parts request, and updating supervisor on job progress daily; maintains refrigerant logs, equipment logs, timesheets, for record etc.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

• Must possess valid state and government driver's license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton to 1 ½ ton trucks.

Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 lbs. Hoists, holders and pulleys are operated when removing and replacing large units, up to and including 160 lbs. Equipment must often be dismantled and reassembled to complete repairs due to the size and nature of the equipment. Work is frequently done from motorized…