What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Mechanic Leader position at Defense Logistics Agency?
Summary
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Overview
Accepting applications
Posted today • Apply by 07/19/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 19, 2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Richmond, VA
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $34.94 - $40.75 per hour Pay scale & grade
WL 10
Promotion potential 10
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes
Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DLADSR-26-13002657-DHA Control number 875770200
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 Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public.
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Duties
Requirements
Conditions of employment
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:
Physical Effort: Must be capable of working from ladders, scaffolds and platforms in cramped or hard-to-get places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling,climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Handles materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and occasionally over 75 pounds. Must be capable of wearing all safety equipment and personal protective clothing required to perform assigned tasks.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, in cold damp, dust warehouses, crawlspaces, etc. Incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones, etc., while performing work.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF
Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/ . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
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See below for important information regarding this job.
Learn more about this agency
Summary
See below for important information regarding this job.
Learn more about this agency
Overview
Accepting applications
Posted today • Apply by 07/19/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 19, 2026
This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Richmond, VA
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $34.94 - $40.75 per hour Pay scale & grade
WL 10
Promotion potential 10
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
- 4749 Maintenance Mechanic
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union Yes
Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number DLADSR-26-13002657-DHA Control number 875770200
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 Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public.
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Duties
- Relays work instructions received from the supervisor, gets work started, works along with other workers, and sets the work pace.
- Demonstrates proper work, safety and housekeeping methods and procedures and assures that they are followed.
- Assures that needed plans, materials, tools, and equipment are available and that needed stock is obtained from supply locations.
- Obtains needed information or decisions from the supervisor on problems that arise during the work, maintains a current knowledge and answers questions on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives.
- Reports to the supervisor on status and progress of work, causes of work delays and answering supervisors' questions on overall work operations, problems, employee performance, etc.
Requirements
Conditions of employment
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
- Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive with No Access
- 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 ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information.
- Must possess a valid state drivers license and be capable of operating government vehicles from 1/2-ton pickups to 1 1/2 ton trucks.
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:
- Instruct other workers on less complex work methods; refer to manuals as a means in answering questions related to the duties and responsibilities of the position; and adhere to all safety standards.
Physical Effort: Must be capable of working from ladders, scaffolds and platforms in cramped or hard-to-get places. This requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling,climbing, and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions. Handles materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds and occasionally over 75 pounds. Must be capable of wearing all safety equipment and personal protective clothing required to perform assigned tasks.
Working Conditions: Work is performed inside and outside, in cold damp, dust warehouses, crawlspaces, etc. Incumbent is subject to cuts, bruises, broken bones, etc., while performing work.
Additional information
For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf
Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF
Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/ . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.
Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.
Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.
The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.
ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal.
Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits .
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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