Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The Industrial Equipment Mechanic (MVO) is located with the DPW, Operations & Maintenance Division at Fort Riley, KS.

Duties

Troubleshoot, repair, and install a variety of complex systems and equipment involving power boilers with complicated components, critical requirements, and rigid tolerances. Determine causes of defects and malfunctions on refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment, and of power boilers and equipment. Determine repairs needed and repairs, adjusts, and replaces parts. May perform related electrical, sheet metal, and carpentry installation and fabrication tasks, and\or small motor repair. Responsible for the proper handling of specific hazardous wastes generated by the unit, activity or facility; operation of hazardous waste generation point, and supervising or assisting in emergency action involving hazardous wastes.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires a valid, State-issued motor vehicle driver’s license.
• This position requires one year probationary period.
• This position requires heavy lifting up to 50lbs.
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a certificate for handling refrigerants.

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. 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. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. WG-10 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Industrial Equipment Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common repair and installation of commercial and industrial refrigeration and heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) units, as well as trouble shoot other industrial commercial systems such as boilers, water supply systems, gas lines and sewer systems. Utilize electrical and plumbing methods and techniques to perform maintenance and troubleshoot utility systems equipment and machinery, as well as conduct functional tests to assure safe operating conditions. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position requires you to possess and maintain a certificate for handling refrigerants to qualify for WG-10. Note: you must upload the certification to meet the requirement for the WG-10 position. WG-08 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Industrial Equipment Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision. Ability to perform common repair and installation of commercial and industrial refrigeration and heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) units, as well as trouble shoot other industrial commercial systems such as boilers, water supply systems, gas lines and sewer systems. Utilize electrical and/or plumbing methods and techniques to perform maintenance and troubleshoot utility systems equipment and machinery. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: 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. Work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment. Working Conditions: 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 toxic refrigerants, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. Subject to possible burns from refrigerants. Works near moving parts of equipment and machinery, energized electrical circuits, sharp metal edges, loud noises, and toxic fumes, which could cause cuts, burns, and respirator ailments. May be subject to sudden and frequent temperature changes. May be required to wear safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, ear protection and hard hats.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EM-APF-W0VMAA US ARMY GARRISON FORT RILEY HQ DO NOT MAIL Fort Riley, KS 66442 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk