MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Full Job Description

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer.

Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer.

Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must 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 quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

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.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job.

Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to perform common tasks including planning and laying out work from blueprints and specifications; installing and repairing structural components such as windows, frames, and related systems; and using tools and equipment in compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations.

Additional qualification information can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

• You will plan and lay out work using blueprints, sketches, and work orders; assess and determine worksite conditions and damage; make layout changes based on site inspections; and interpret drawings to support construction, maintenance, and repair.
• You will independently apply skilled methods and advanced shop mathematics to construct, install, repair, and modify structures by interpreting complex building plans and specifications, completing work from initial layout to final assembly.
• You will prepare interior and exterior surfaces by removing old paint and rust, filling cracks, sanding, applying fillers and base coats, and treating surfaces with appropriate cleaning and preparation materials.
• You will apply skilled painting methods to prepare, mix, and apply coatings, ensuring proper color match, finish, and thickness by using appropriate tools and equipment and adjusting materials to achieve required appearance and adhesion.
• You will design, fabricate, and install a variety of signs and graphics using manual and computerized methods, including layout, pattern development, material application, and installation of sign structures and components.
• You will utilize and maintain tools and equipment, maintain stock levels, complete required records and reports, and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and hazardous material handling requirements.