MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide full performance level sheet metal mechanic, carpentry, masonry, locksmithing and sign making work in constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying structures and items requiring close tolerance fit, structural soundness, fine finishes, and decorative effects.

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Family.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, 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 of the position at the level for which you are applying.

Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of carpentry and sheet metal work methods and techniques, masonry techniques when using brick, block, and stone, sign making construction and standards, and master key systems; and internal structure and operating characteristics of a wide range of makes, models, and types of common mechanical locking mechanisms and of their working interrelationship with related components comprising the locking system of the security units in which they are installed in order to select methods used in neutralizing, troubleshooting, and repairing the locking mechanisms.

Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures and environmental standards and requirements; and regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.

Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics to plan, compute, and lay out more complex projects.

Skill in cutting and shaping to complete corners; constructing, installing, repairing, and modifying structures; formulating plans and templates involving straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes; developing patterns to include geometric projection and triangulation; setting-up, operating, and maintaining a variety of precision equipment and power and hand tools/equipment; and fabricating complex items from a variety of materials, such as galvanized or stainless steel, black iron, aluminum, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys.

Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs; produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, structural soundness, and acceptable appearance; and perform decorative brickwork through placement of brick of different colors to create various designs and patterns and perform visual and operational checks and use dexterity and coordination between hands and eyes to remove broken keys from keyways and open standard locks.

Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications; and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, standing, and stooping. On-site work typically requires crawling, climbing on ladders, scaffolds, and roof tops.

Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material.

Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods.

Is frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 90 pounds in carrying bricks, block, stone, mortar, cement, security containers, and sand.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside shops and outside at job sites.

In shops, is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and related power equipment.

At job sites, may be exposed to weather conditions and hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders and are subject to cuts, bruises, burns, and contusions.

May work in confined areas, such as crawl spaces and attics that may be dusty and dirty. Uses protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.

You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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

- Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities.

Reviews work order requirements reflecting structures to be constructed, installed, modified, altered, or repaired.

Visits worksite and analyzes, evaluates, and determines structural damage when planning repair and modification projects.

- Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes.

Uses complicated shop mathematics to calculate irregular curves, angles, and pitch.

- Performs masonry tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of interior and exterior surfaces and structures.

Lays bricks, firebricks, cement/glass blocks, tile, terra cotta, and artificial and natural stones.

Cuts and shapes bricks, blocks, tile, or stones in constructing and repairing window and door openings, and corners.

- Independently applies skilled methods, techniques, and advanced shop mathematics to construct, install, repair, and modify a wide variety of structures.

Works on projects such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and other miscellaneous items.

- Makes new keys from duplications, impressions, and key codes from a variety of key blanks.

When a pattern is available, places pattern inside key cutting machine and traces new key according to pattern. When key codes are available, uses key combination in duplicating keys.

When neither pattern key or code is available, removes cylinder and measures the length of pin tumblers and then manufactures new key by these dimensions or makes the key by impression method, inserting blank key in lock, obtaining impression from the pins, making file cuts and encodes by applying key guage to the cuts made.