Maintenance Mechanic Leader

Summary

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: Serves as working leader of 3 or more employees in 9 accomplishing trades and labor work.

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Duties

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• Lead and work alongside personnel working, setting the pace in any of the following trades and crafts areas.
• Performing various gas welding processes, electric arc/inert gas shielded, gas torch, manual, and/or a combination of processes to weld all types of commonly used metals and alloys of various sizes, shapes, and thicknesses.
• Construct, install, modify, alter, repair, and replace all sheet metal components of buildings and structures used in support of mission activities.
• Plan and complete projects from initial layout to final assembly or installation.
• Repair, overhaul, replace, and install all types of key locks in or on building structures, to include key in knob, rim mortise, switch, mail boxes, cams and pad locks.

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Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a background investigation to determine your suitability for Federal employment.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of occasionally.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health/ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
• The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• A Universal (Type I, II, and III) freon handling certification is preferred.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain any DOD or Installation license required for the type vehicle being operated.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Backflow Certification from American Water Works Association (AWWA) or the State of North Carolina.

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 Leader ~ without more than normal supervision. Lead and work alongside personnel working in the following trades and crafts areas: welding, sheet metal fabrication, carpentry, roofing, masonry, locksmith, sign fabrication/installation, and mold/asbestos removal; ensure that needed plans, blueprints, material, and tools are available and check work in progress when finished. I can repair and preform maintenance of electronic keying devices. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Employee works in shops and at job sites. Strenuous physical exertion is often required. Employee may lift and move materials up to 50 pounds, unassisted, and occasionally lifts or moves heavier items with the assistance of lifting devices or other workers. Employee is required to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for extended periods of time. Employee works from ladders, scaffolding, and roofs with height less than 100 feet.
• Work is performed both inside and outside. Employee is exposed to moderate or high noise levels, sawdust, fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and metal shop related shop installed equipment.

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.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• 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) Material Maintenance Management Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives MAY be authorized with a signed service agreement.
• Student loan repayment MAY be authorized with a signed service agreement.
• Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service MAY be authorized.
• Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate MAY be authorized.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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