Job opening: POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC
Salary: $77 031 - 89 887 per year
Published at: Nov 28 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to inspect, maintain and operate Aerospace Ground Equipment (AGE).
Duties
- Installs, inspects, troubleshoots, performs modifications and repairs to powered and non-powered AGE.
- Dispatches AGE to and from the flight line as required
- Performs major repair, replacement, and overhaul of powered AGE components such as diesel, gasoline, or gas turbine engines, and mechanical and electrical accessories of engines.
- Adheres to all regulations, directives and policies pertaining to the CTK program. Utilizes safety practices, procedures, follows established safety rules and regulations, and maintains a safe and clean work environment
- Incumbent maintains established flight and work center supply procedures. Incumbent accurately documents forms and records. (i.e. equipment. vehicle, training, historical, etc.)
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
- Emergency overtime may be required
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- The work WILL require the employee to drive a motor vehicle up to and including a 2-1/2-ton truck. An appropriate valid driver's license and authorization to operate the assigned equipment on base is required.
- Position may require the employee to operate a forklift up to 15,000-pound capacity to move heavy power support equipment.
- Shift work may be required.
- May be required to train/guide lower-graded (or other trades) military/civilian employees
- Position may require EPA refrigerant recovery certification
- Position may require employee to be Red X certified
- Position may require employee to support mobility/deployment exercises
- Position may require employee to meet all task qualifications in accordance with AGE career Field Education and Training Plan.
- The employee interacts with others to achieve stated objectives and presents a positive, courteous and friendly presence when dealing with customers, coworkers and supervisors.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance
- IAW DoD I 3020.42, the position has been locally designated as Mission Essential (ME); needed to ensure the continued operation of mission essential functions of the activity.
- Mission Essential personnel may be required to report for duty at normal times when the base is closed or delayed reporting, and remain on duty
during phased or early release.
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-5300 Industrial Equipment Maintenance Group. 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 POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS 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:
1. Knowledge of principles of electricity (AC/DC), solid state circuitry, and safety rules and regulations pertaining to AGE powered support systems.
2. Knowledge of the theory and operation of internal combustion diesel, gasoline and gas turbine engines associated with AGE equipment. Knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies related to records maintenance and the documentation of maintenance actions.
3. Knowledge of technical practices associated with repair and maintenance of Aerospace Ground Equipment; hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, refrigeration, heating, liquid/gaseous oxygen and nitrogen and mechanical systems.
4. Skill in reading, interpreting, and using wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, technical orders, technical publications, and similar guides associated with AGE equipment. Knowledge of Quality Assurance Program and flight line operations.
5. Ability to use and maintain tools, measuring and test instruments, and related equipment needed to repair, maintain, and troubleshoot Aerospace Ground Equipment.
6. Ability to apply shop procedures, policies, written and oral instructions, and directives sufficient to provide training to others. Ability to adhere to regulations, directives and polices governing the Air Force and Foreign Object Damage Program (POD).
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 EFFORT: Performs work which involves frequent bending, reaching, crouching, standing, and arm movement. Sometimes must work in awkward positions or cramped areas. Must frequently lift and carry items weighing up to about 40 pounds and lift heavier items using jacks, hoists, or helpers.
WORKING CONDITIONS: May work inside or outside. Inside work involves frequent exposure to drafts, changing temperature, and loud noise. Outside work may involve exposure to bad weather, rain or snow, or wet or icy conditions. Both inside and outside, frequently exposed to irritation or discomfort from dust, heat, fumes, and hard damp floors or surfaces. May work on parts and systems which are dirty and greasy, and which may be dangerous to operate or repair because of defects. Incumbent is frequently exposed to the possibility of receiving cuts, burns, bruises, strains, and electrical shock while repairing, positioning, adjusting, and moving equipment. and is exposed to the possibility of receiving burns and skin irritations from acids, fluids, and lubricants. to reduce the dangers and irritations from the above conditions, the incumbent must follow numerous safety procedures and wear equipment such as protective eyeglasses, ear devices, hard hats. hard-toe shoes, respirators, gloves, and clothing. Some of these safety items may be uncomfortable to wear or use, and may be worn or used for long periods.
Contacts
- Address JB Elmendorf-Richardson
8517 20th Street
Suite 203
JB Elmendorf-Richardson, AK 99506
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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