Heating Equipment Repairer

Summary

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Fort Hood rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio.

Duties

• Performs driver maintenance and must have knowledge of driving rules and procedures.
• Installs, troubleshoots, repairs and maintains a variety of small and domestic heating units and systems.
• Installs and repairs heating systems and equipment, that have components, controls, and other auxiliary equipment.
• Repairs large and expensive valves used in large systems; tightens loose connections and glands; repacks or replaces gaskets.
• Assists on extensive repairs to complex components such as feed water regulators; dismantles and cleans valves and checks the internal linkage.
• Repairs and replaces water regulators, boosters generators, gas and air supplies and controls, alarms, safety devices, blower and draft motors and bearings.

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) Heating Equipment Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Heating Equipment Repairer duties. I can install, troubleshoot, and/or repair a variety of small and/or domestic heating units and systems such as oil and gas fired hot air furnaces, low pressure hot water and steam boilers, and other equipment with comparable arrangements of heat sources, controls, and circulating methods. I can replace items such as safety devices, thermostats, heating element switches, magnetic coils, bearings and brushes, or frayed wires. I can make repairs to gas lines including installation of new piping. I work under normal 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. To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official. Physical Effort: The equipment in these systems are large and difficult to put in and take out of specific locations. The mechanic frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds. Hoists, holders, and pulleys are operated when removing and replacing large units. The mechanic frequently makes repairs and installations from ladders, scaffolding, and platforms where the parts of systems worked on are frequently in hard-to-reach places; therefore, stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling are frequently for longer periods of time. Working Conditions: Works in rooms on concrete floors subject to relatively high temperature and is exposed to gas, smoke, ash and burns from scalding water and contact with heated parts of the system. Subject to injuries from falls, dropping moderately heavy items, and use of hand tools. Frequently must wear protective clothing and devices such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and gloves and occasionally works outside or in cramped quarters.

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 09/10/2026 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/13037183). 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.