Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel in the DoD workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent will serve as an Maintenance Mechanic Helper located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA.

Duties

Perform plumbing tasks such as assisting in the removal, assembly, laying or hanging of pipes. Independently accomplish routine tasks such as clearing a simple stoppage; replacing washers in faucets; cutting or drilling previously marked holes and openings in walls or floors; carrying pipe fitting, tools and materials to and from work-site. Assists journeyman mechanic in the maintenance, repair and overhaul of refrigeration units, domestic refrigerators, air conditioning equipment, cold storage equipment, air curtains, refrigerated display cases, and ventilating equipment. Performs incidentals tasks such as maintaining shop housekeeping; cleaning tools, machines and equipment; and digging ditches preparatory to the installation of underground piping. Perform tasks on fire extinguishing systems, such as installing, maintaining and repairing valves, switches, and air compressors.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter.
• Must possess a valid state driver's license.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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(n) Maintenance Mechanic Helper ~ without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common maintenance repairs. I have assisted a journey worker in preparing work area by getting tools and supplies, carrying materials, and lifting and holding material in place during installation. I have operated simple hand and power tools, cleared work area of debris and kept tools clean and lubricated. I have operated motor vehicles. I work under close supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. PHYSICAL EFFORT: Helper assists in making repairs that may require making installations from ladders, platforms, and scaffolding where parts of systems worked on are in hard-to-reach places. This requires him to stoop, stand, bend, kneel, climb, and work in tiring uncomfortable positions. Frequently handles objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally heavier. Frequently works in confined areas. WORKING CONDITIONS: Works indoors and outdoors for where they are subject to prevailing weather conditions. Incumbent is subject to high temperatures, constant noise, rotating machinery, soot, dirt, grease, chemicals, oil and fumes in the work area. May be subject to cuts and abrasions from the use of tools and equipment and burns from acids, caustics, hot water, and steam. In addition, may walk on catwalks and ladders. Subject to electrical shocks and burns, cuts and abrasions, abnormal heat and cold, fumes, burns from hot water and steam lines, disagreeable odors and danger of infection.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address FU-W12KAA US ARMY IMCOM-USAG JBLM DO NOT MAIL Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA 98433 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk