Maintenance Mechanic

About this role

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. For the WG-10: Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common maintenance, repair, and in-house maintenance duties at the journeyman level for most of the following: plumbing, carpentry, painting, and welding, and at the apprentice level for electrical work (up to 110V) on project facilities, utilities, and structures.

I am able to operate and perform routine mechanical maintenance and repairs on heavy construction and mobile equipment (e.g., front-end loaders, forklifts, dump trucks, tractors, or excavators). I am able to operate and repair motorboats, trailers, mowers, and other small engine equipment. I can inspect facilities and equipment to identify defects and perform necessary repairs. I work under normal supervision or 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: Frequently lifts, carries, and sets up equipment which weighs in excess of 75 lbs. Stands, stoops, bends, kneels, climbs, and works in tiring and uncomfortable positions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside and outside under abnormal temperature and weather conditions. Is exposed to the danger of tipping or overturning equipment when working on banks or side slopes.