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Duties

Performs maintenance and repair tasks on a variety of mechanical equipment; assists in the repair of the mechanical/hydraulic portion of the overall storage modernization system. Diagnoses, disassembles, repairs, and reassembles mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and subsystems. Performs general and scheduled preventive maintenance of equipment, such as stock retrieval systems, overhead and conveyor systems, etc. Load tests and inspects lifting devices in accordance with regulations and manuals. Removes, capacity checks, charges, and fills and drains lead acid type batteries used in material handling equipment (MHE).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Non-Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Pre-Employment Physical: Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Material Handling Equipment (MHE) license.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license/certification to operate government vehicles.
• This position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within DLA Distribution Susquehanna in New Cumberland, PA.

Qualifications

Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: I perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as removing, capacity checking, charging, filling, and draining lead acid type batteries used in material handling equipment (MHE). 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Physical Effort Works in tiring or uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Requires bending, stretching, stooping, crawling, kneeling, etc. Lifts tools and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds. Working Conditions Work is primarily done indoors either in a shop or at the equipment installation site. Works outside when and where necessary. Is exposed to excessive noise, fumes and the possibility of cuts, abrasions, electrical shocks, skin irritation and burns from battery solutions and accidents while operating motor vehicle. Required to wear rubber gloves/aprons, face shield and similar protective gear. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of this job.

Contacts

• Address DLA Distribution Susquehanna 2001 Mission Drive Suite 1 New Cumberland, PA 17070 US
• Name: Tyler Aronson
• Phone: 717-770-4967
• Email: [email protected]