About the Position: Maintenance Mechanic within the Research and Development Fabrication Group performing tasks associated with test equipment, and other industrial and laboratory equipment and facilities which are used to conduct research, development and experimental projects. Assigned tasks increase knowledge of the trade and develop skill for advancing to the Journeyman level.

Duties

Performs full range of plumbing tasks including estimating material requirements, i.e., pipe, fittings, and fixtures in the sizes, types, or lengths needed. Plans and completes projects from initial layout to final assembly or installation. Selects lumber, materials, and supplies required to complete assigned work. Insures that installed components are level and accurately aligned with others parts of the structure. Locate and marking spots for openings through which pipes are to pass or in which equipment will be installed Performs the full range of carpentry skills and techniques in repairing, constructing, altering and maintaining wood/wood substitute components of buildings and structures where accuracy, spacing. Clear difficult stoppages in drainpipe. Perform assembling of pipe sections and hanging or laying of assemblies into position. Perform work to repair and modify a variety of equipment and systems that achieve regulated climatic conditions. Perform basic principles of air conditioning. Prepares surfaces for painting and applies coating materials to exterior or interior of buildings, dwellings and offices, or their furnishings. Prepares surfaces by methods such as smoothing with pumice and rottenstone, filling, shaping and leveling with metal and synthetic resins and mixing and applying primer. Selects lumber, materials, and supplies required to complete assigned work. Works from drawings, sketches, blueprints and own knowledge of construction methods/techniques.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Pre-employment and annual physical examinations
• Approximately 10% travel to other duty locations.
• Moderate to Heavy Lifting (up to 50lbs).
• Wear protective clothing and/or equipment.

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. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Civilian Employees of the OrganizationCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesDisabled Veteran w/ a Service-Connected Disability, More than 10%, Less than 30%Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActNon-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferOffice of Personnel Management (OPM) Interchange Agreement EligiblePeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA) 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 qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. 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 Maintenance Mechanicwithout more than normal supervision, performing maintenance and repair tasks on electrical, plumbing, and mechanical components, equipment, and systems, measure and cut material to required lengths dimension, work from oral instructions, blueprints and work orders, install rafters studs, sills, plates, plates, braces, joints, floors and sub-floors. Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Physical Effort: The work frequently handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds without the assistance of lifting devices. The work involves standing, walking, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing up and down ladders and scaffolding, and pulling and pushing at various stages of assignments to assemble items and install assemblies. Working Conditions: The work is done in a well lighted, heated, ventilated shop with concrete floors; in areas that are noisy and dirty; and occasionally outside. He is exposed to the possibility of cuts, bruises, scrapes, burns, and broken bones. The tasks may involve discomfort while wearing helmets, aprons, gloves, safety glasses, hard hats, and other protective equipment as required by changing assignments. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal SupervisionKnowledge of MaterialsTechnical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic)Use of Measuring Instruments Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address RG-W2R2AA US ARMY ENGR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMT CTR DO NOT MAIL Vicksburg, MS 39183 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk