MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. WG 07 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC ~ without more than normal supervision. – utilizing basic knowledge of material strengths and applications; applying standard measurements, specifications, and instructions when constructing, installing, or repairing items such as frame structures, decking, partitions, shelving, doors, forms, siding, and scaffolds; following instructions on sketches, work orders, basic blueprints, instructions which are complete in terms of type of job required and materials and methods to be used.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WG 08 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC ~ without more than normal supervision- making repairs by removing, replacing, tightening, splicing, soldering, and insulating defective wiring, controls, and equipment; locating broken, worn, damaged, or poorly operating wiring, fixtures, controls, and equipment through visual check or through use of a small variety of test equipment; following instructions outlined in sketches, work orders,and basic blueprints. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. WG 09 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) : Ability to do the work of a(n) MAINTENANCE MECHANIC~ without more than normal supervision-applying carpentry skills and techniques in repairing and maintaining a variety of wooden structures and related facilities; repairing electrical fixtures; following instructions on drawings and blueprints. Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Requires prolonged and frequent walking, standing, bending, stooping and pulling. Climbs ladders and lifts objects weighing over 50 pounds. Must use full range of upper and lower extremities. Moderate effort required in operation of vehicles and tools of the trade. Stamina, dexterity and perseverance required in all aspects of incumbent duties. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is inside and outdoors. Incumbent is subject to discomfort from working in unnatural positions for long periods in all types of weather elements. Must work under stress and strain in dust, dirt, mud, water and be exposed to foul odors and equipment noises. Incumbent is exposed to occupational injuries such as: cuts, scrapes, bruises, shock, and dust from sawing materials as well as other potential hazards of working with machinery, saws, and electrical and/or test equipment while performing duties of this position. Management may select at any of the grade levels announced. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to the target grade of the position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. Duties described reflect the full performance level. If not selected at the full performance, duties will be performed in a developmental capacity under close supervision.
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: This position is located at Arlington National Cemetery. Incumbent accomplishes a full range of building and maintenance trades, taking into account any specialty consideration for historic buildings.