Maintenance Mechanic

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Domestic Defense Industrial Base (DIB) & Major Range and Test Facilities Base (MRTFB) in DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Position performs work involving the repair, maintenance, and installation of facilities nonproduction industrial plant machinery, equipment and systems, pipefitting and electrician duties.

Duties

• Installs, maintains, and repairs industrial equipment at a journeyman level.
• Works from oral instructions, wiring diagrams, and work orders from shop work leader of supervisor.
• Installs new equipment following manufacturer's manuals and makes adjustments to assure proper operation of the unit.
• Performs the full range of pipefitting duties such as maintaining, installing, repairing, and modifying steam heating and distribution system up to 135psi, steam generation, hydraulic and vacuum systems, radiators, and circulating pumps.
• Installs, repairs or replaces, modifies, loads, and tests new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, panels, switches, breakers, disconnects, and controls located in and near installation buildings and structures.

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 ~ without more than normal supervision which includes (1) Maintenance of piping systems and equipment used in utility systems; (2) Maintenance, and repair of Industrial equipment; and (3) Demonstrate proper work methods in Pipefitting and Industrial Equipment repair.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.??? Physical Effort: Work requires frequent handling of objects weighing up to 44 pounds; assistance or lifting devices are available to lift and carry of objects weighing in excess of 44 pounds. Employee is required to push, pull, reach, walk, stand, crouch, kneel, climb, and work in cramped positions over and under machinery for substantial periods of time. Occasionally, platforms and scaffolding are used. Working Conditions: Usually perform work inside areas that are adequately lighted, ventilated, and heated. Floor and deck surfaces are sometimes uneven, oily, and slippery. Exposer to the possibility of cuts and bruises, electrical shocks, respiratory ailments, noise and vibration from machines, bad weather and sudden temperature changes. Occasionally they climb and work from ladders, staging, scaffolding or cranes at heights of 30 feet or more exposing the repairers to the possibility of serious injury from slipping and falling. Frequently encounters dirt, grease, and dampness. Ability to understand and use electrical safety practices to include lock out tag out, switching procedures, hot work, grounding, approach boundaries, confined spaces, labeling, and risk assessment. Uses Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as hard hats, gloves, face shields, respirators, safety shoes, glasses ARC flash gear.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 09/15/2026 to receive consideration To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application (https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13052166). Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. As a reminder, your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. For additional information, refer to the 'Required Documents' section. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process. You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application. Your resume selected in USAJOBS will be included, but you must re-select other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application may be incomplete. It is your responsibility to verify that your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the USA Staffing Applicant Resource Center. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://www.usajobs.gov/applicant/profile/dashboard/), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to/application/status.