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Duties

As a Maintenance Worker, you will: Perform various repairs and adjustments on one or all of the multiple boilers and/or chillers and their associated auxiliary and pollution control equipment. Perform various minor repairs and maintenance of centrifugal refrigeration units, air compressors, utility distribution and collection systems and their associated auxiliary equipment. Locate broken, worn or damaged electrical equipment through visual checks or through the use of a small variety of test equipment. Trace and locate defect to determine the type and extent of repair needed. Determine when parts and components should be cleaned and reinstalled repaired or replaced. Install and recognize the cause of faulty equipment and making repairs on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration and cooling units and systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment.
• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• The selectee must possess and maintain a valid state motor vehicle license.
• This position requires shift work including weekend hours, night shifts, regular or rotational shifts, and/or holiday hours.
• This is an Emergency Essential position. Please see the Additional Information section.
• If selected, you must pass a pre-employment medical examination. Please see the Additional Information section.
• If selected, you will be covered by a bargaining unit (union).

Qualifications

You will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C. 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 level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position. The approved job elements for this occupation are listed as follows: (1) Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision (SCREEN OUT) (2) Knowledge of Equipment assembly, Installation and Repair, etc. (3) Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic) (4) Use of Measuring Instrument. (5) Ability to Interpret Instructions, specifications, etc (includes blueprint reading) (6) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. (7) Knowledge of Materials You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview assessment questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12410317

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Sirena Ellis
• Phone: 301-402-2894
• Email: [email protected]