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Posted: January 29, 2026 (1 day ago)

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS MECHANIC

U.S. Marine Corps

Department of the Navy

Fresh

Location

Salary

$31.07 - $36.33

per hour

Closes

February 4, 2026

SES Pay Grade

Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900

Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves installing, maintaining, and repairing fire alarm and related safety systems for the U.S. Marine Corps in South Carolina, ensuring they work properly to protect people and property.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in electronics and troubleshooting technical issues, who enjoys working with tools and keeping detailed records.

It's ideal for those who have worked in maintenance roles, including volunteer or unpaid experience that shows practical skills.

Key Requirements

  • Ability to diagnose telecommunication malfunctions through visual examination and electrical testing (screen-out element)
  • Experience operating, maintaining, installing, inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, programming, and testing digital fire alarm systems
  • Skill in disassembling, assembling, and adjusting electronic equipment
  • Proficiency in maintaining electronic files and records in databases for systems
  • Knowledge to verify compliance of contract-installed fire alarm systems
  • Capability to assist in writing standard operating procedures for engineering personnel
  • Experience performing preventative maintenance on fire alarm, fire suppression, radio fire alarms, and intrusion alarm systems

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: I have the ability to perform common tasks including diagnosing telecommunication malfunctions through visual examination and electrical testing.

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 operate, maintain, install, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, program, and test specialized digital fire alarm systems.
  • You will disassemble, assemble, and adjust electronic equipment.
  • You will maintain files and records on each system electronically in a database.
  • You will verify compliance of contract installed fire alarm systems.
  • You will assist engineering personnel in writing standard operating procedures.
  • You will perform preventative maintenance on fire alarm systems, fire suppression systems, radio fire alarms, and intrusion alarm systems.
  • This is a bargaining unit position.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/29/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/30/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: DE-12875797-26-CAH