If you have experience with plumbing, carpentry, installing, maintaining, repairing and modifying ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) equipment AND you want to play a significant role in a dynamic organization, consider joining the NIH Office of Research Facilities (ORF) For more information, visit http://orf.od.nih.gov/.

Duties

Working as a Maintenance Mechanic with the Office of Research Facilities (ORF), you will: Install, repair, and maintain large commercial and industrial ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning (AC), and cooling systems with complex problems and extensive repairs. Install, modify, overhaul, repair, replace, and maintain a variety of heating systems. Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC/R systems and equipment. Respond to service calls and preventive maintenance inspections orally or in writing through a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) regarding malfunctioning/inoperable equipment, kitchen and domestic equipment (e.g., dishwashers, electric ranges, dryers); shop and laboratory equipment (e.g., vacuum pumps, air compressors, piping systems); and plumbing, utility, supply, and disposal system (e.g., steam, chilled water, domestic water, sanitary water natural gas, etc.) Operate a van-type truck (weighing up to and including one-ton load capacity) to transport tools, materials equipment, and self to work site.

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 the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• This position has physical requirements. You must be able to lift and move heavy items weighing up to 100 lbs.
• Position requires shift work.
• Must have a current valid state driver's license.
• This position has on-call or call-back requirements.
• Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.
• This is a Tier 1 Emergency Essential position.

Qualifications

Applicants 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. (2) Technical practices (theoretical, precise, artistic). (3) Use of measuring instruments. (4) Ability to interpret instructions, specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading). (5) Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment. (6) Knowledge of materials. (7) Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation, repair, etc. 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/12420447

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive Bethesda, MD 20892 US
• Name: Alfred Newman
• Phone: 301-827-9708
• Email: [email protected]