Maintenance Mechanic Leader

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Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, 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.

While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, you must have experience, military or civilian, paid or unpaid, of sufficient scope and quality to perform the duties of a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-10. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below. The screen-out elements are the critical knowledge, skills, and abilities that are essential for satisfactory job performance.

Screen-out Job Element: Ability to Lead or Supervise the work of a Maintenance Mechanic. In addition to the above requirements, applicants will be assessed based on their knowledge of the job elements identified below: 1. Ability to Lead or Supervise the work of a Maintenance Mechanic 2. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 3. Technical Practices and Ability to Interpret Instructions, Specifications, Blueprints, and Technical Material 4.

Ability To Use Measuring Instruments, Tools, and Equipment 5.

Knowledge of Materials Used in Maintenance, Repair, Renovation, and Construction Work The job elements can be assessed using the following types of experience: Demonstrating ability to lead or supervise maintenance employees by independently assigning work, explaining instructions and procedures, demonstrating proper work methods, answering workers' questions, checking and monitoring safety practices, ensuring needed tools and materials were available, and reporting progress or significant problems to senior management.

Demonstrating the ability to independently performing complex, journeyman-level maintenance, repair, installation, renovation, troubleshooting, testing, and preventive maintenance across electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, safety, and digital building-control systems. I assign and prioritize work; coordinate personnel, materials, schedules, contractors, and other trades; resolve complex operational issues; and ensure mission-critical facilities remain safe, reliable, and available.

Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, schematics, and work orders; use specialized diagnostic and electrical test equipment; support minor construction and contract inspections; and ensure compliance with safety, environmental, hazardous-material, and documentation requirements. Physical Effort: Continually handles objects weighing up to 10 pounds and occasionally may lift and carry items that weigh about 50 pounds. Considerable standing, stooping, and bending is required.

Also works on ladders and scaffolds, which require the incumbent to work overhead or in stretched, cramped, or awkward positions.

01Working Conditions

Works inside in areas that are usually crowded and noisy, and outside, sometimes in bad weather. The Maintenance Mechanic is exposed to the possibility of electrical shock, cuts, bruises, and broken bones. Also works on scaffolding, high ladders, or rooftops. The Maintenance Mechanic may be required to work shift work and/or weekends. May be required to start work earlier, stay later than normal working hours, or be called back for emergencies.

The Maintenance Mechanic complies with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification for handling of refrigerants and must be able to possess a valid universal license approved by the EPA, if refrigerant work is required. Hazards may require wearing full-faced pressurized breathing mask, which requires the Maintenance Mechanic to be clean-shaven.

Occasionally required to wear protective clothing where there is the possibility of exposure to gunpowder, toxic refrigerant, and/or other hazardous materials. Required to operate government vehicles to travel between work sites. This position is deemed Emergency Essential in accordance with FLETC Directive 70-90.F, Hurricane Response Plan dated August 19, 2019.

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.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered eligible under ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement.

Serving as a Maintenance Mechanic Leader WL-4749-11 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Office of the Associate Director for Training Ops, Training Management Operations Directorate, Office of Charleston Operations, Charleston Administration Division, located in Charleston, South Carolina.

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Maintenance Mechanic Leader responsible for coordinating, monitoring, and performing requisite installation and repair duties for the upkeep, operation, and utilization of the agency's specialized training facilities and support facilities.

The Maintenance Mechanic is responsible for the continual, safe, and proper operation of all building systems to include, but not limited to, computer- controlled firearms target systems, direct digital controlled (DDC) heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC), electrical, plumbing, fire alarm systems, chiller/boiler systems and auxiliary equipment, and other related trades.

Typical duties include: Leading and coordinating maintenance work by assigning tasks, setting priorities, monitoring progress, and providing technical guidance to maintenance staff. Performing complex facility maintenance and repairs for electrical, HVAC, plumbing, mechanical, safety, and digital building-control systems, including minor construction and renovations.

Troubleshooting, testing, and maintaining building systems to ensure reliable operation, proper environmental conditions, energy efficiency, and training-facility readiness. Ensuring safety, environmental compliance, and accurate documentation through safe-work practices, PPE enforcement, hazardous-material controls, and maintenance records. Collaborating with stakeholders and contractors to prioritize facility needs, minimize training disruptions, support projects, and recommend operational improvements.

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