Maintenance Mechanic
What you'd do
This position serves as a Maintenance Mechanic within the Division of Facilities Management of the Office of Environmental Health and Engineering (OEH&E). This position is located at the Mescalero Service Unit in Mescalero, NM. The primary purpose of the position is to perform journeyman-level maintenance and repair of buildings, utility systems, and facility infrastructure in support of patient care. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).
Major duties
Perform journeyman-level installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing and piping systems, including water supply, waste, drainage, fixtures, pumps, valves, and related utility systems. Construct, install, modify, and repair structural and non-structural building components, including doors, windows, partitions, cabinets, flooring, and interior/exterior finishes. Perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC, heating, ventilation, electrical, and related mechanical systems to ensure safe and reliable facility operations. Perform grounds and exterior facility maintenance; document completed work; operate maintenance equipment and Government vehicles; and respond to emergency and after-hours call-back situations involving utility failures or facility safety issues.
What you need to qualify
To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. 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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part-time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: A specific length of training and experience is not required, but you must show evidence of training or experience of sufficient scope and quality of your ability to do the work of this position. Evidence which demonstrates you possess the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the duties of this position must be supported by detailed descriptions of such on your resume. Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Federal Wage System Qualification Standards Your qualifications will first be evaluated against the prescribed screen out element, which appears as question 1 in the online questionnaire. Those applicants who appear to possess at least the minimal acceptable qualification requirement are considered for further rating; those who do not are rated ineligible and are eliminated. The potential eligibles are then rated against the remainder of the Job Elements: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen-Out Element) Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading) Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
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