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: This position is with the U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, Directorate of Public Works.

Duties

Inspect, adjust, diagnose, repair, troubleshoot, overhaul and install complicated heating units, systems and equipment. Install, repair, replace and adjust heavy duty domestic and commercial type gas, oil, or electric equipment. Observe operation of and making adjustments in operating boiler controls. Analyze boiler water concentration, read meters, and record data. Perform maintenance and repair on boiler plant equipment and systems. Troubleshoot mechanical and electrical problems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Responds to emergency calls after regular work hours.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain a current valid state driver's license and any installation and/or DoD operator's permit requirement for the type vehicle being operated.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a 4th Class Engineer license within one year from employment.
• Incumbent must successfully pass a pre-employment physical and any subsequent annual physical.
• Personal protective equipment (PPE) such as but not limited to ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes is required.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled.
• Official Temporary Duty (TDY) up to 10% of the time may be required.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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 a(n) Utility Systems Repairer-Operator ~ without more than normal supervision; the ability to perform common tasks to include reading instruments and gauges; recording operating data; performing overhaul of oil-fired steam plants including soot removal, replacement of filters and filter elements, cleaning and replacement of nozzles and electrodes; adjusting fuel feeds and air craft's to get maximum combustion efficiency; dismantle, repair and reassemble units such as pumps, impellers, chillers, compressors, and evaporators. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Work involves strenuous, heavy physical effort in constantly reaching, bending and turning. Equipment worked on is large and must be moved in and out of specific locations. Frequently sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 75 pounds and occasionally heavier. Ladders, scaffolds and platforms may be used when working systems. When serving as either operator or boiler plant equipment mechanic, incumbent works in awkward and cramped positions. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed inside, and outside in all types of weather. When serving as operator, incumbent works in awkward and cramped positions when making minor repairs. May be exposed to the danger of boiler bursts, carbon monoxide poisoning, scalds, and may be exposed to gas, oil or sulfur fumes. The mechanic is exposed to gas and smoke, ash scalding water and burns from contact with heated elements of the systems. Protective devices such as but not limited to ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, gloves, hard hat and safety shoes is required. Long trousers or coveralls and shirt or tee shirt with sleeves are worn.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address EW-APF-W3RBAA US ARMY GARRISON HAWAII DO NOT MAIL Fort Shafter, HI 96858 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk