Maintenance Mechanic
What you'd do
"The Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC), through strategic partnerships, prepares the federal law enforcement community to safeguard America's people, property, and institutions." We are a unique inter-agency organization preparing the next generation of law enforcement officers to meet our Nation's most pressing security challenges." Click here to learn more. An incentive may be authorized. See additional info section.
Major duties
Serving as a Maintenance Mechanic WG-4749-10 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Facilities Operations Branch, Facilities Management Division under the Mission and Readiness Support Directorate of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) in Glynco, Georgia. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Maintenance Mechanic 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: Ensuring that all building systems (e.g., electrical, mechanical, safety devices, etc.) are operating properly. Monitoring, evaluating, and adjusting equipment/controls located in site facilities, as necessary. Making decisions that impact the facility training schedule, elimination or lessening of training delays, and the overall operations of the building or training area (based on technical knowledge of building systems and ongoing evaluations of various facility conditions) Making standard computations relating to load requirements of a/c, wiring or electrical equipment, plumbing sizing and slope and uses specialized measuring instruments such as refrigerant gauges, scales, voltmeters, ammeters, watt meters, ohmmeters, and meggers. Assisting in the preparation and acceptance inspection of construction contracts, including the writing of necessary reports, specifications, and documents. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
What you need to qualify
A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements While there is no minimum amount of training or experience required, the applicant 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. The Maintenance Mechanic must be qualified at the journeyman level in the installation, maintenance, and operation of all building systems, including knowledge of and experience in the operation and maintenance of digital-controlled environmental systems. Technical expertise gained through experience of having actively performed in a facility composed of state-of-the-art equipment is required. Oral and written skills are required. Must be qualified to manage, coordinate, and operate a training facility where numerous demands are encountered each day. The Maintenance Mechanic must possess computer skills and be capable of inputting data into a computerized maintenance management program. Work 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. Physical Demands: 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. 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. You MUST meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the initial and any subsequent cut-off dates in order to be considered. Any application received after the initial cut-off date will only be considered should additional vacancies be received after the initial cut-off date. If additional vacancies are received after the initial cut-off date, ALL applicants that have applied will be evaluated/re-evaluated and ranked as stated within the Evaluation statement in the announcement. If you are rated ineligible on this vacancy announcement during the initial or subsequent cut-off dates, you will need to reapply and update your application package to be considered on future vacancies filled through this announcement. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is not authorized.
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