Maintenance Mechanic
NOTE:
This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed thirteen (13) months). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than one (1) year but not more than four (4)). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the four (4) year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:
Electrical:
Identifies basic electrical problems and performs the repairs/upgrades required to ensure safe working and living environments throughout the facility. Performs routine repairs of electrical fixtures, devices and equipment requiring the removal and replacement, etc. Repairs or replaces switches, controls, circuit breakers, pumps, receptacles, lighting fixtures, cord and plug assemblies. Carpentry:
Operates and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Operate and use a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques. Plumbing:
Repairs plumbing systems. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and fixtures including; water closets; urinals; lavatories; tubs, fire sprinkler systems, faucets; hose bibs; and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation, of systems and equipment. Uses tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, and lead pots. Mechanical / Heating and Refrigeration Systems:
Maintenance Mechanic should have some experience in the operation, installation, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration equipment/systems including their associated controls. Interprets blueprints, sketches, manufacturers' specifications, and technician manuals, and be knowledgeable in shop math and standard formulas. Current valid Driver's License is Preferred Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am-4:
30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Current valid Driver's License is Preferred PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The Maintenance Mechanic may install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment or components from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. He/she often works in portions of the utility systems that are cramped, dirty and at hard-to-reach locations. The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The Maintenance Mechanic frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to fifty (50lbs.) pounds. Occasionally, the Maintenance Mechanic will be required to lift and carry items over fifty (50lbs) pounds. The working conditions vary with the environment. It may be inside or outside conditions, and is generally dirty, dusty, greasy, and may be in extreme inclement weather. The incumbent may be assigned to work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and/or chemical agents are present. To ensure employee safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance. As part of the medical surveillance programs, the incumbent may be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualification for duty. The Maintenance Mechanic may be subject to bruises, cuts, scrapes, burns and other minor injuries. WORK CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in all areas of the Domiciliary/Transitional housing environment, inside and outside, in cramped areas, and at times in extreme temperatures. The incumbent is exposed to dust/dirt/grease while cleaning equipment, preparing surfaces for treatment, and handling materials. The Maintenance Mechanic is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders, temperature extremes, noise, and bad weather conditions. He/she is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bones, and burns. He/She is subject chemicals, which can cause burns or irritation to the skin. Some duties may require incumbent to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable. Typical safety equipment required by the trade is safety shoes, safety glasses, dust/respiratory masks, earplugs, hard hats, etc. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; 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.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
This is a TERM appointment (not-to-exceed thirteen (13) months). Term appointments are non-status, nonpermanent appointments of limited duration (more than one (1) year but not more than four (4)). Term employees are eligible to earn leave and generally have the same benefits as permanent employees including health and life insurance, within-grade increases and Federal Employees Retirement System and Thrift Savings Plan coverage. Term appointments may be extended without further competition (up to the four (4) year maximum). The appointment to a Term position does not confer eligibility for promotion or reassignment to other positions or the ability to be non-competitively converted to permanent employment. Duties include, but may not be limited to the following:
Electrical:
Identifies basic electrical problems and performs the repairs/upgrades required to ensure safe working and living environments throughout the facility. Performs routine repairs of electrical fixtures, devices and equipment requiring the removal and replacement, etc. Repairs or replaces switches, controls, circuit breakers, pumps, receptacles, lighting fixtures, cord and plug assemblies. Carpentry:
Operates and use a wide variety of specialty woodworking machines and tools. Operate and use a variety of tools by setting-up, adjusting, and maintaining tools to meet required specifications. Plans measure and lay out carpentry materials using broad knowledge of wood materials and substitutes, with general and precision woodworking techniques. Plumbing:
Repairs plumbing systems. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems. Repairs equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems and fixtures including; water closets; urinals; lavatories; tubs, fire sprinkler systems, faucets; hose bibs; and showers. Works from building plans, blueprints, and sketches, to plan and lay out the routing, placement, slant, slope, fall, and proper operation, of systems and equipment. Uses tools and equipment such as plumb bobs, mercury gauges, dividers, closet augers, hydrostatic pumps, and lead pots. Mechanical / Heating and Refrigeration Systems:
Maintenance Mechanic should have some experience in the operation, installation, repair, modification and preventive maintenance of heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration equipment/systems including their associated controls. Interprets blueprints, sketches, manufacturers' specifications, and technician manuals, and be knowledgeable in shop math and standard formulas. Current valid Driver's License is Preferred Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday; 8:
00am-4:
30pm Recruitment & Relocation Incentives:
Not authorized Current valid Driver's License is Preferred PHYSICAL EFFORT:
The Maintenance Mechanic may install, maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment or components from ladders, scaffolding and hydraulic platforms. He/she often works in portions of the utility systems that are cramped, dirty and at hard-to-reach locations. The work may involve prolonged crouching and standing and frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing and working in exhausting and uncomfortable positions. The Maintenance Mechanic frequently lifts or carries tools, equipment, ladders, scaffolding, parts and supplies up to fifty (50lbs.) pounds. Occasionally, the Maintenance Mechanic will be required to lift and carry items over fifty (50lbs) pounds. The working conditions vary with the environment. It may be inside or outside conditions, and is generally dirty, dusty, greasy, and may be in extreme inclement weather. The incumbent may be assigned to work in areas where certain potentially harmful physical and/or chemical agents are present. To ensure employee safety and health, personnel protection programs are maintained. These programs may include engineering controls, training, work procedures, use of personal protective equipment, and medical surveillance. As part of the medical surveillance programs, the incumbent may be required to take medical examinations to assess his/her medical qualification for duty. The Maintenance Mechanic may be subject to bruises, cuts, scrapes, burns and other minor injuries. WORK CONDITIONS:
Work is performed in all areas of the Domiciliary/Transitional housing environment, inside and outside, in cramped areas, and at times in extreme temperatures. The incumbent is exposed to dust/dirt/grease while cleaning equipment, preparing surfaces for treatment, and handling materials. The Maintenance Mechanic is subjected to such hazardous conditions as injury from power driven tools, falling from scaffolds and ladders, temperature extremes, noise, and bad weather conditions. He/she is frequently exposed to the possibilities of cuts, bruises, scratches, broken bones, and burns. He/She is subject chemicals, which can cause burns or irritation to the skin. Some duties may require incumbent to wear protective equipment and clothing that is heavy and uncomfortable. Typical safety equipment required by the trade is safety shoes, safety glasses, dust/respiratory masks, earplugs, hard hats, etc. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualifications. For this position, the job element method is used to match what you, the applicant, can do against what the work calls for. Your knowledge, skills and abilities will be compared to the knowledge, skills and abilities (called job elements) needed for success. Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element (WG-2 and higher only; screen-outs are not applicable to WG-1). Applicants who appear to meet the screen out element are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated from consideration. The potential eligibles are rated against the remainder of the job elements. While a specific length of training and experience is not required, your responses to the questionnaire must be supported by detailed descriptions of your experience on your resume. You will be rated on the following Job Elements as part of the assessment questionnaire for this position:
MaterialsTechnical PracticesUse and Maintain Tools and Equipment IMPORTANT:
A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. All experience listed on your resume must include the month and year start/end dates. 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. 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; 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.
- Department:
4749 Maintenance Mechanic - Salary Range:
$31.92 to $37.22 per hour
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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