About the Position: Fort Drum, the home of the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry), is located in Northern New York, a historically unique and geographically beautiful area, offering bountiful outdoor recreational opportunities from hunting and fishing to winter sports of all types. Fort Drum is approximately 30 miles from Canada, with the Great Lakes to the west, the Adirondack Mountains to the east, and the St. Lawrence River and Thousand Islands in between.

Duties

Installs, repairs, and performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment (HVAC) for an agency. Checks for the probability of leaks by visible and audible examination of equipment components by applying prescribed procedures Install, diagnose, overhaul, and repair electronic control systems by running wire, mounting thermostats, receiver boards, and cutting resisters in board to code customized needs. Repair or replace switches, motors, fuses, fans, belts, and wiring for assigned areas. Utilize meters and gauges in order to make appropriate adjustments to fuel and air flow. Operates a government-owned motor vehicle on/off post to complete work request and/or orders.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. ???????Operates a government-owned motor vehicle on/off post to complete work request and/or orders. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionAbility to Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprint reading)Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and EquipmentKnowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc.Knowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments ???????PHYSICAL EFFORT: The incumbent handles and carries tools, equipment and testing devices that weigh 80 pounds or less. The work is normally performed at sites where most of the equipment can be reached from the floor or from ladders. However, occasional platforms and scaffolding are needed to reach parts of the systems such as fans, electrical and waterlines, and duct work. The incumbent is required to stoop, stretch, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Most of the work is done indoors, but the incumbent is frequently subject to uncomfortable temperature changes, dusty and dirty conditions, and small confined places while working on equipment. There is also occasional work performed outside and on the tops of buildings. The incumbent is subject to cuts, burns, electrical shocks and respiratory ailments. Exposure to repented refrigerant gases may cause toxic effects to eyes, skin, and internal organs. Use of safety equipment such as safety shoes, protective breathing apparatus, hearing protection, eye protection, gloves, and hats is required.

Contacts

• Address BN-APF-W0XQAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT DRUM DO NOT MAIL Fort Drum, NY 13602 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk