Maintenance Mechanic

Duties
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• Perform installation, adjustment, troubleshooting, and maintenance on a wide variety of commercially manufactured locking devices.
• Interpret and apply technical manuals, manufacturer's diagrams and specifications while repairing and testing locking mechanisms.
• Paint, lacquer, and varnish a variety of surfaces, in compliance with established practices and standards.
• Prepare a variety surfaces for painting by removing debris, rust, and corrosion.
• Construct, alter, and repair wooden and wood substitute items and structures.
• Interpret and apply building plans, specifications, blueprints, sketches, and other guides or codes.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Position requires a Secret Security Clearance.
• This position is covered by the 1996 Lautenberg Amendment to the Gun Control Act of 1968. Persons convicted of a misdemeanor or felony crime of domestic violence are not eligible for the position.
• Annual physical requirement.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. The appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Class B CDL within 1 year of employment.
• Incumbent must possess or have the capability to acquire a GSA Authorized Safe and Vault Technician, GSA Inspector Certification, BEST certification, Professional Locksmithing Certification.
• Incumbent must possess or acquire a DoD Pesticide Applicator license within one year of employment.
• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license in order to operate a government owned vehicle to transport self, supplies, and other from job site to job site.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident

Qualifications

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.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. Must possess the ability to perform common tasks associated with the disassembly, repair, cleaning, reassembly, and reinstallation of a wide variety of makes and models of locking devices; paint a variety of surfaces using a variety of applications such as stain, lacquer, enamel, etc; and measure and cut materials to the appropriate length and dimensions to install a variety of objects ensuring that they are plumb and level . I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• PHYSICAL EFFORT:
  Work requires considerable standing, stooping, and bending. Work is also done on ladders, scaffolds or rooftops which requires awkward positions while using or holding tools for extended periods. Lifts and carries objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical coordination required in operating vehicles.
• WORKING CONDITIONS:
  Works inside and outside. Inside, is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue and paint fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and related power equipment. Outside, may be exposed to weather conditions and hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders. Subject to cuts, falls, bruises, and burns from hand or power tools. Performs truck-driving duties in all weather conditions. May work in confined areas such as crawl spaces and attics which may be dusty and dirty. Uses protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves.
  Duties require a good knowledge of driving procedures and regulations. Driver is exposed to traffic hazards including the possibility of serious accidents.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• Recruitment, Relocation, and Retention Incentives are not authorized.
• Relocation (Government Home Sale) Expenses are not authorized.
• This position may require overtime work.
• This position may require shift work and/or work on rotating shifts to cover work performed on weekends, holidays and/or in other situations.
• This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment