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Posted: February 12, 2026 (0 days ago)

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Electronics Mechanic (Open until filled)

John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

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Location

Washington, District of Columbia

Salary

$38.35 - $44.74

per hour

Closes

August 12, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job involves installing, testing, and maintaining safety and security systems like fire alarms, life safety equipment, access controls, and cameras at a major performing arts center in Washington, DC.

It's hands-on work that requires fixing electronic issues and working independently with minimal oversight.

A good fit would be someone with practical experience in electronics repair, comfortable with physical demands like lifting heavy items and working in tough spots, and ready for on-call duties during emergencies.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to perform the work independently with minimal supervision (screen-out element)
  • Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, and repair
  • Skill in troubleshooting electronic equipment
  • Proficiency in using electronic test equipment
  • Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs, climb ladders over 100 feet, and work in confined or elevated areas
  • Availability for overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency response, including during hazardous conditions
  • Experience operating vehicles and equipment like trucks, lifts, and forklifts

Full Job Description

This position is part of The Donald J. Trump and John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts (the Center).

The incumbent will be responsible for performing installation, testing and maintenance on Fire Alarm devices, Life Safety Devices, Security Devices, Door Access controls and Security Cameras.

EXPERIENCE: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position.

Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume.

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. SCREEN-OUT ELEMENT: Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element.

Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below: 1.

Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) (OPM Job Element 1) 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. (OPM Job Element 2-E) 3.

Troubleshooting (Electronic Equipment) (OPM Job Element 96-C) 4.

Use of Test Equipment: Electronics (OPM Job Element 60-A) If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration.

In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job.

Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone.

Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job related factors. Minimum qualifications for trades and labor positions are determined by evaluation of job elements.

You must meet at least 2 points on the screen-out element(s) and obtain an average of at least 2 points on all of the job elements in order to be considered qualified for this 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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Physical Efforts and Working Conditions: The role involves strenuous physical labor, including maneuvering heavy equipment (up to 75 lbs, occasionally more) and working in confined, elevated, and hard-to-reach areas.

Tasks require climbing ladders, scaffolding, and stair towers over 100 feet, walking long distances, and working in extreme weather conditions.

The incumbent faces hazards such as electric shock, falls, burns, and exposure to fumes, noise, and vibrations, while using PPE.

Operation of various vehicles and equipment (cars, trucks up to 25,000 lbs GVW, lifts, forklifts, ATVs) is required. Work may occur near high-speed traffic and demands constant alertness.

The position requires availability for overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency response, including natural disasters.

Designated as "Emergency Essential," the incumbent must report during hazardous conditions and make critical decisions during electrical emergencies, often collaborating with contractors and other staff.

Major Duties:

The incumbent responsibilities include installation, testing and maintenance of on Fire Alarm devices, Life Safety Devices, Security Devices, Door Access controls and Security Cameras.

The incumbent will be responsible to install, maintain, and monitor an integrated system that consist of a Building Automation System (BAS) or Physical Security Information Management system.

Makes recommendations for the integrated system regarding the selection of physical and electronic security systems equipment that may be multi-layered.

Troubleshoot electronic faults on commercial and domestic HVAC Electrical, and Plumbing systems.

These systems include but not limited to BAS controls, HVAC electronic valves, VFD's, Motors Starters, Motors, Controls, Floats, Doors, and Hardware.

Recommends/performs electronic controls work and projects that most effectively serve the Kennedy Center distribution and equipment by extending the life cycle, rebuilding neglected systems or replacing them entirely.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/12/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/12/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: KC-26-DE-12885300HD