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Surface Maintenance Mechanic

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position. The Surface Maintenance Mechanic will work in the Washington Combined Support Maintenance Shop G4-M JBLM, Washington 98433 Army National Guard Units. The appointment type is temporary, indefinite, excepted service advertised as enlisted. This position may be used to fill one or more vacancies. Ensure you read this announcement in its entirety, complete all application requirements, and your USA Jobs profile name is accurate. Learn more about this agency.

Overview: Accepting applications open 11/04/2026 to 12/04/2026. Location: 1 vacancy in the following location: Camp Murray, WA. Work site options: Telework eligible No, Remote job No, Relocation expenses reimbursed No, Salary $33.36 - $41.99 per hour. Pay scale & grade WG 8 - 10, Promotion potential 10. Work schedule Full-time. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Temporary - Indefinite Appointment - Excepted Service Occupations and job series 5801 Miscellaneous Transportation/Mobile Equipment Maintenance. Supervisory status No. Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service. Represented by a union No. Drug test Yes. Security clearance Secret. Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk. Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type National security. Financial disclosure required No. Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.

Announcement number WA-View phone number on click.appcast.io-AR-27-0042. OUF Control number 891717100. This job is open to Help The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. National Guard and reserves Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

Clarification from the agency: 1. Washington Army National Guard Permanent or Indefinite Employees. 2. Washington Army National Guard Traditional Guard members and Washington National Guard Active Guard Reserves. 3. All other current military members willing to become Army Washington National Guard members. 4. All other individuals eligible and willing to become military members of the Washington Army National Guard and wear the military uniform. For Areas 1, submit one SF-50 (or equivalent) to support your eligibility.

Duties: Help A WG-5801-8/10, SURFACE MAINTENANCE MECHANIC: WG08 Duties:

• Performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical and automotive vehicles. Assists higher graded mechanics in the repair and/or overhaul of major systems to include internal combustion engines, turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy duty drive line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Makes routine repairs that can be accomplished by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components. Performs work in accordance with technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations or management policies.
• Performs limited diagnoses to determine the cause of mechanical failures by means of visual and auditory checks and/or uses basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters and pressure gauges. Determines when parts should be cleaned, adjusted or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.
• Removes, replaces, adjusts, cleans and installs parts and components such as wheel seals, switches, sensors, fuel pumps, water pumps, power steering pumps, brakes, filters, radiators, bearings, springs, shock absorbers, wheel cylinders, starter motors, mufflers, battery cables, and other items of similar complexity.
• Independently performs routine repairs and maintenance functions in remote locations that can be accomplished by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems using standard parts. Receives guidance and instruction from a higher graded mechanic or supervisor to perform non-routine and more complex repairs on portions of major assemblies and/or systems. May provide field maintenance at unit locations as part of a "contact team". Recovers and evacuates inoperable vehicles from the unit location of breakdown.
• Conducts limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity. Performs Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and ensures vehicles and equipment are properly serviced, including brake adjustments, replacing hydraulic fluids, greasing, cleaning, etc. Performs other preventive maintenance operations as required to ensure that equipment is functioning properly.
• May perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment such as radios, field telephones, amplifiers, switchboards, recorders, intercoms by removing and replacing components and elements. Performs minor body and fender, or other metal repairs, using peening hammers, dollies and limited welding. Performs limited repairs and routine maintenance on small arms and accessory equipment by replacing worn or damaged parts. Makes minor repairs to canvas and leather items using bonding/sealing compounds and hand tools such as awls, canvas needles etc.
• In conjunction with or in the absence of the Tools and Parts Attendant, may maintain supply documentation, and the receipt, store, issue, and inventory of tools and parts used in the trades operation.
• Other duties as assigned.(temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)

Requirements: Help Conditions of employment MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Military Grades: E1 - E8 Desired Military Assignments: 12, 13, 14, 19, 25, 88, 91, 92, 94 series - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection. Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action. - May be required to successfully complete a trial period. - Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. - All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army. Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license. Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor. - Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. - Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment. - Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position. - This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position. - Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. - May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required. - The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.

Qualifications: Help General Experience: Experience or training which demonstrates knowledge of equipment to be able to do routine jobs, simple preventative maintenance tasks, and can use common tools and equipment in the line of work. Specialized Experience: WG-08 - Must have at least 12 months experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs. Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories. Experience which demonstrates a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to vehicles; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments. Experience demonstrating an understanding of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships. Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics. WG-10 - Must have at least 18 months experience or training leading to a thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, special purpose vehicles, and equipment. Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that have a functional relationship and effect on the operation of mechanical systems. Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls. Basic knowledge of electronics, sufficient to identify and replace defective components, such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards. Ability to repair or overhaul major components such as diesel, multi-fuel or gasoline engines, turbine engines, automatic and manual transmissions, drive line assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.

Education Education Requirements: High School Diploma or GED Degree Required: N