Job opening: Automotive Mechanic
Salary: $23 per hour
Published at: Apr 11 2024
Employment Type: Part-time
This position will be assigned to the JBSA Fort Sam Houston Golf Course.
This is a regular part-time category position with guaranteed 20 hours per week, may work up to 40hrs/week. Employees appointed to regular category positions are eligible for benefits.
Requires frequent standing, stooping, bending, stretching, crawling under vehicles, and working in tight spaces. Frequently lifts, handles, and carries parts and equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
Duties
Inspects, diagnoses and repairs mechanical defects in diesel, electric and gasoline powered vehicles, trucks, trenchers, sweepers, rollers, mowers and other mechanical equipment used in utility work; sharpens mower blades, disassembles motors and performs general overhauling; grinds valves; repairs transmissions, differentials, carburetors, distributors, fuel pumps, steering systems, starters, generators, universal joints, hydraulic systems and high pressure pumps and valves; installs and adjusts brakes; installs batteries, tires, wiring and glass; welds and may do some machining work in making fittings uses in maintenance equipment; frequently makes emergency repairs on the course. Interprets and applies manufactures repair manuals and technical specifications, schematics, engineering drawings, diagnostic codes, computer printouts and environmental and safety manuals to ensure completed work meets manufacturers specifications.
Maintains a preventative maintenance program on all equipment purchases, repaired parts, and replacement supplies; maintains a complete set of records for equipment and parts inventory, parts purchased, equipment conditions, cost of repairs and preventative maintenance for all equipment; spot checks equipment; services or supervises servicing of equipment prior to use. Program includes repair of broken or failing equipment, keeping records of parts and labor needed to maintain each piece of equipment and placing orders for parts and supplies needed for equipment or service.
If interested in applying for this position you may preview the online application: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12374515
Requirements
- This position requires the incumbent to complete a background investigation with favorable results.
- This position requires the incumbent to successfully complete a pre-employment physical.
- This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random testing drug use. Must have a valid driver's license.
- This position requires the incumbent to have resided in the United States for 3 years and reside in the commuting area of the vacancy location.
Qualifications
Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 04/25/2024
Business Based Action, Military Spouse Preference, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Qualifying Experience:
Requires working knowledge of maintenance equipment and automotive mechanics.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):You qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Ability to communicate effectively and keep business records
2. Skilled in the use of a wide variety of equipment repair tools, various types of mechanical repair
3. Knowledge of the theory, care, and operation of internal combustion engines and mowing equipment
4. Ability to diagnose mechanical troubles and determine appropriate maintenance work
5. Ability to follow written and/or oral instructions, work orders and specifications related to maintenance of equipment and vehicles.
**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualification requirement(s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred to the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).
**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified and you will no longer be considered for this position.
Education
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Contacts
- Address JBSA Ft Sam Houston Community Services Flight
802 FSS/FSCN
2484 Stanley Rd Ste 18
Ft Sam Houston, TX 78234-5018
US
- Name: JBSA Randolph NAF HR Office
- Email: [email protected]
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