Job opening: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
Salary: $31 - 36 per hour
Published at: Nov 08 2023
Employment Type: Multiple Schedules
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The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, repair, and modify large/complex heating (includes heating boilers and single and multiple fuel power boilers), ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems and support equipment including mechanical system controls and distribution lines.
Duties
Plan and lay out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders.
Troubleshoot HVAC/R systems with complex problems and extensive repairs requiring judgment to locate malfunctions.
Install, repair, and maintain large commercial and industrial ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning (AC), and cooling systems with complex problems and extensive repairs
Install, modify, overhaul, repair, and maintain a variety of complex heating boilers and/or heating systems, single and multiple fuel power boilers, and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment.
Perform essential electrical work incidental to the maintenance and operation of HVAC/R systems.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- The position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
- This position may require travel.
- This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
- Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
- Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
- Shift work may be required.
- PHYSICAL: THIS POSITION REQUIRES A PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL.
- Position requires CFC/NCFC Certification (universal) as required by 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F., EPA
- Position requires the ability to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
- The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position.
- Will be required to train/guide lower graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees.
- Emergency overtime may be required. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
- Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
- Must obtain and maintain a current Cardiopulmonary Resucitation (CPR) Certification.
Qualifications
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-4700 General Maintenance and Operations Work 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 Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than a Normal Supervisor.
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 the principles and theories of air conditioning and refrigeration and properties of refrigerants; mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic principles to inspect, install, test, maintain, and repair power boilers and associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment; and the construction and operation of a variety of large industrial and commercial refrigeration and A/C systems.
Knowledge of electrical equipment, i.e., meggers, test lamps, voltage testers, ammeters, and polarity testers.
Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures; and regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and documentation.
Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressors, chillers, receivers, and evaporators to include balancing, aligning, and maintaining turbines, pumps, generators, and ash shredding equipment and preheaters; troubleshooting complex problems on large projects; and applying prescribed test procedures.
Skill in the use of hand tools, power tools, and a variety of test equipment.
Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, drawings, sketches, and specifications; and maintain difficult balances of a variety of refrigerant controls and complicated motor controls.
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.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance. Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach. Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods. In addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The employee works indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Occasionally works outside, on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Subject to possible burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions follows prescribed safety practices and use safety equipment such as safety glasses, hard-toe shoes, respirators, hard hats, and fire retardant gloves. May be required to participate in mobility exercises. Employee will be required to work in emergency situations. Flightline driving/testing is required.
Contacts
- Address Edwards AFB
5 N Seller Avenue
Bldg 3000, Rm 120
Edwards AFB, CA 93524
US
- Name: Edwards AFB DP2YHE
- Phone: (801) 586-4677
- Email: [email protected]
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