The primary purpose of this position is to provide full performance level sheet metal mechanic, carpentry, and masonry work in constructing, installing, maintaining, repairing, and modifying structures and items requiring close tolerance fit, structural soundness, fine finishes, and decorative effects.

Duties

Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, and work orders in the construction and maintenance of installation facilities. Reviews work order requirements reflecting structures to be constructed, installed, modified, altered, or repaired. Develops patterns, cuts, forms, joins, assembles, and installs items and systems which have combined straight and curved edges or irregular curves, angles, and planes. Uses complicated shop mathematics to calculate irregular curves, angles, and pitch. Applies principles of radial-line development combined with parallel-line development to devise and calculate patterns. Independently applies skilled methods, techniques, and advanced shop mathematics to construct, install, repair, and modify a wide variety of structures. Works on projects such as building frames, rafters, concrete forms, walls, staircases, door and window frames, interior and exterior trim, and other miscellaneous items. Performs masonry tasks involved in the maintenance, repair, alteration, and construction of interior and exterior surfaces and structures. Lays bricks, firebricks, cement/glass blocks, tile, terra cotta, and artificial and natural stones. Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment. Uses and maintains tools and equipment.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license may be required for the position
• Shift work maybe required
• Will be required to train/guide lower grade (or other trades) military/civilian employees
• May be required to be certified for working with and/or removing hazardous material
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekend, and/or holidays
• Emergency overtime may be required
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Incentive for prior work or active-duty experience to determine leave accrual may or may not be authorized

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations Work Group; Maintenance Mechanic, 4749 series. 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 quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time. The screen out element for this position is the ability to do the work of a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of carpentry, masonry, and sheet metal work methods and techniques and skill in constructing, installing, and modifying structures and ability to produce finished produce finished products with precise fits, accurate dimensions, structures, and acceptable appearance. 2. Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures and ability to apply safety and environmental standards and requirements. Knowledge of advanced shop mathematics to plan, compute, and lay out more complex projects. 3. Knowledge of regulation, procedures, and policies related to recodes maintenance and documentation. 4. Knowledge of masonry techniques when using brick, and stone and skill in cutting and shaping to compete corners Ability to perform decorative through placement of brick of different colors to create various and patterns. 5. Skill m formulating plans and templates involving straight and curved edges or irregular curves, ingles, and planes and in developing patterns to me Jude geometric proJect1on and triangulation. Skill in setting-up, operating, and maintaining a variety of precision equipment and power and hand tools/equipment. Skill in fabricating complex items from a variety of materials, such as galvanized or stainless steel, black iron, aluminum, copper sheet, magnesium, honeycomb material, and alloys 6. Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs. Ability to inspect and evaluate structural damage to sheet metal systems sufficient to plan and accomplish repairs. Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and technical specifications. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing PHYSICAL EFFORT: The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, standing, and stooping. On-site work typically requires crawling, climbing on ladders, scaffolds, and roof tops. Work encompasses strenuous physical exertion when bending and shaping the more complex items in handling larger and bulkier material. Requires physical effort which includes prolonged standing on production lines; climbing up and down ladders and scaffolds; working in cramped and awkward positions while installing items; and reaching, lifting, and bending while using hand and powered tools in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Is frequently required to perform heavy lifting up to 90 pounds in carrying bricks, block, stone, mortar, cement, and sand. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works inside shops and outside at job sites. In shops, is exposed to moderate or high noise levels from operating machinery, sawdust in the air, glue fumes, and hazards associated with woodworking and related power equipment. At job sites, may be exposed to weather conditions and hazards of working on and around scaffolds and ladders and are subject to cuts, bruises, burns, and contusions. May work in confined areas, such as crawl spaces and attics that may be dusty and dirty. Uses protective devices such as ear plugs, safety glasses, respirators, and gloves. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Fairchild AFB 7 W Arnold Street Rm 19 Fairchild AFB, WA 99011 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]