Maintenance Mechanic

The incumbent in this position is a member of the Building Maintenance/Repair Unit and is under the Supervision of the Maintenance and Operations Supervisor, Engineering Service and performs maintenance and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings requiring the use of a variety of trades and practices associated with the following occupations: Plumbing, Electrical, Air Conditioning, Carpentry and Painting.

Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards.

SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which usually appears as question 1 in the on-line questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements:

• Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair
• Interpret Instructions, Specifications (includes blueprint reading)
• Materials
• Technical Practices
• Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; 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.

Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment.

Responsibilities:

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for maintenance and repair of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components of buildings. The incumbent must possess knowledge and skill in a variety of trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC, carpentry, and painting). On a regular basis the Maintenance Mechanic is involved in small construction projects requiring the following:

• Construction of walls
• Removal and installation of doors and doorways
• Installation of ceiling systems
• Preparation and painting of walls
• Installation of floor tile and carpet
• Relocation of HVAC ductwork
• Relocation of light fixtures

Work Schedule: Full Time-Monday thru Friday-7:30am-4:00pm
Position Description Title/PD#: Maintenance Mechanic/PD007772 and PD07772A
Physical Requirements: The incumbent frequently lift objects weighing up to ten pounds and occasionally lifts equipment or materials weighing fifty pounds or more with proper equipment. Assignments may require incumbent to stand, stoop, kneel, climb and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions.

NOTIFICATIONS:

• This position is an AFGE bargaining unit position.
• Current and former Federal employees must submit copies of their most recent SF-50, (Notice of Personnel Action). The SF-50 must identify the position title, series, grade, step, tenure and type of service (Competitive or Excepted). In some cases, more than one SF-50 may be required to show a higher grade previously held.
• This position is in the Competitive Service.
• Interchange Agreements with Other Merit System: Employees who occupy medical or medical-related positions and were appointed under 38 U.S.C. 4701(1) or (3) [formerly 38 U.S.C. 4104 (1) and (3)] must be serving in a full-time position without time limit and have served continuously for at least one year in this other merit system to be eligible to convert to the Title 5 System. Some exceptions to this rule may apply if you have previously acquired tenure under a Title 5 appointment.
• Veterans' preference does not apply for other current permanent Federal agency employees.

Salary : $29