Maintenance Mechanic

Summary


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Summary


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Overview
Accepting applications

This job will close when we have received 100 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more


Location


1 vacancy in the following location:

New Cumberland Defense Logistics Center, PA


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Work site options
Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $29.52 - $34.42 per hour Pay scale & grade
WG 9
Promotion potential None


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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type Permanent


Occupations and job series

• 4749 Maintenance Mechanic

Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No

Drug test No Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
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Announcement number DLADSN-27-13102883-DHA Control number 890497500


This job is open to
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.


Clarification from the agency


This is a Defense Industrial Base (DIB) Direct Hire Authority (DHA) notice open to the Public.

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Duties

• Conducts preventive-maintenance inspections of buildings, structures, signs, and related facilities; identify defects; performs on-the-spot repairs when feasible; documents findings; and estimates required labor, materials, and time.
• Performs multi-trade maintenance, repair, fabrication, and construction work involving carpentry, masonry, sheet metal, painting, drywall, doors, windows, hardware, basic roofing components, and related building systems.
• Diagnoses and repairs plumbing fixtures and components, including faucets, valves, traps, sinks, pipe sections, water heaters, disposal units, and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots and repairs authorized electrical components, including lighting fixtures, switches, outlets, single-phase motors, emergency-lighting units, and fluorescent ballasts/starters; perform basic HVAC preventive maintenance and servicing.
• Prepares interior and exterior surfaces and apply primers, paints, varnishes, epoxies, and decorative finishes using brushes, rollers, spray equipment, and appropriate safety procedures.
• Plans, designs, lays out, fabricates, finishes, and installs visual communication products, including traffic-control, parking, directional, and other signage, using manual and digital graphic-design methods.
• Operates authorized Government vehicles and use hand tools, power tools, measuring devices, ladders, scaffolds, rigging, painting equipment, and sign-production equipment to transport materials.

Requirements
Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• Security Requirements: Non Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See for more information.

Qualifications


Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition.


The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is:

• Incumbent must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license if required to operate Government vehicles as a regular and recurring duty of the position.

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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.


Physical Effort: Maintenance Mechanics work in tiring and uncomfortable positions requiring frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, reaching, lifting, carrying, and working on ladders, scaffolds, and in confined spaces. The employee may lift, carry, and position materials and equipment weighing more than 75 pounds, with assistance or mechanical lifting devices when appropriate.


Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, sawdust, paint and glue fumes, dirt, spray,
changing weather conditions, scaffolds, ladders, power equipment, and hazards associated with maintenance, construction, painting, woodworking, electrical repair, and sign installation. Protective equipment, including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and other required personal protective equipment, is used.


Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to:



Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at:



Information for Veterans is available at: . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.



Drug-Free Workplace Policy


The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.


Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position.


The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.



ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is illegal .


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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.

Benefits
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