Maintenance Mechanic

In order to qualify for this position you must meet the following by the closing date of the vacancy announcement: 12/03/2024. Qualifications will be determined under the Job Element Rating System X-118C, Qualifications Standard Handbook. While a specific length of time and experience is not required for most Wage Grade positions, you must show through experience and training that you possess the best qualified level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of this position. Qualification requirements emphasize the quality of experience, not necessarily the length. The responses to the questionnaire and your resume should be in significant detail to provide the person rating your application with a good understanding of your ability to do the job, technical knowledge, work, and training experience, etc. (For example You must have the ability to perform the duties of a, Maintenance Mechanicwithout more than normal supervision (Screen Out). Applicants who do not meet the SCREEN OUT ELEMENT will not be given further consideration. Physical Effort: The work involves making repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms, and often in hard-to-reach places. This function requires standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, or crawling in tiring and uncomfortable positions. The position frequently requires lifting, pushing, and carrying parts and equipment of various sizes and shapes that weigh up to 50 pounds. Long periods of standing are often required. These position physical demands are consistent with WG-10 requirements, which include responsibility to frequently carry and set up heavy parts and equipment; operate hoists, holders, and pulleys when removing units such as large compressors, condensers, and chillers; make repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; and stoop, stretch, bend, and kneel frequently. As a result, the position physical demands are similar to those of the WG-10 level. Working Conditions: Work may be performed outdoors in extreme weather; may include dusty conditions; and is subject to excessive periods of noise when exposed to and using equipment. Some work is performed on scaffolding, ladders, and rooftops. Hazardous conditions exist while working with or around tools and equipment. These working conditions are comparable to the WG10 level as it covers frequent exposure to sudden temperature changes when working on equipment such as walk-in freezer units; occasional exposure to cuts, burns, electrical shocks, and respiratory ailments; and repeated exposure to prolonged or concentrated amounts of refrigerant gases that may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin, and internal organs. Therefore, the position working conditions are comparable to conditions associated with the WG-10 level.
The position is located within the US Vegetable Laboratory for USDAs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) in Charleston, SC. In this position, you will be responsible for installing, modifying, repairing, maintaining, and troubleshooting the air conditioning, heating, plumbing, welding and construction systems, and its components.