MAINTENANCE MECHANIC
What you'd do
You will serve as a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC with Western Fisheries Research Center located either at: Western Fisheries Research Center- Seattle or Columbia River Research Laboratory-Cook Cook Salary: $30.86 per hour (Step 1) to $31.63 per hour (Step 5) Seattle Salary: $34.83 per hour (Step 1) to $40.63 per hour (Step 5) Pay will vary based on duty location. First time hires to the Federal government normally start at the step 1 rate. See below under Additional Information for more information.
Major duties
Maintain accurate maintenance and equipment records by updating logs and entering data into approved systems. Maintain normal day to day operations for a range of complex mechanical systems, including but no limited to: heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, waste water disposal systems, emergency diesel electric generating plant, variable air volume dampers, blowers, chillers, and refrigeration systems; fans, cooling towers, boilers, salt/brackish/fresh process water system, laboratory vacuum system, pumps, motors, mechanical and electrical controlled valves, steam generation plants, low/high pressure air systems, and direct digital control building systems. Perform facility operations and maintenance for all buildings and grounds which includes a wide variety of trade skills in plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, plastering, pipefitting, heat and air conditioning. Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility, supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems; water closets and fire sprinkler systems. Operate various power and hand tools such as portable drills, clippers, joiners, shapers, sanders, power activated nail guns, combustion type saw. Serve as contracting officer representative. Maintain government purchase card in accordance with bureau and agency guidelines to purchase goods, services, and construction needs, and materials. Working Conditions: The work is performed inside and outside with exposure to all kinds of weather. The work area may be dirty, wet, dusty, and greasy, with inadequate lighting, heat or ventilation. Incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, burns, broken bones, electrical shock, infections, bites, exposure to inhalation or harmful chemical fumes, irritation of eyes, skin and respiratory tract, and the hazards of operating power tools and equipment. Discomfort is encountered with wearing protective clothing, gloves, or eye goggles.
What you need to qualify
Requirements Continued Under applicable law, the employment of an individual serving a probationary or trial period automatically terminates when that period ends unless the agency affirmatively certifies, in writing, that the individual's employment should continue and that their appointment should be finalized. In the absence of agency action to affirmatively certify continued employment beyond the probationary or trial period, such appointments are terminated. Upon completion of your probationary your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, you must have sufficient knowledge and ability in the following job-related factors: Ability To Do The Work Of The Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (SCREEN OUT). Your resume should clearly demonstrate the ability to perform the work as a Maintenance Mechanic at the journeyman level. At this level, your experience should include the following: The ability to provide technical recommendations for methods, tools, and materials used in these trades; Plan, layout all work to be completed, and ensure proper selection of materials and manpower for the completion of projects; Repairing and maintaining building systems such as laboratory ventilation and circulation systems, heating and air conditioning systems, electrical systems, and plumbing systems. Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specification, etc. (includes blueprints reading). Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Knowledge of Equipment Assembly, Installation Repair, etc. Knowledge of Materials. Technical Practices (theoretical precise, artistic). Use of Measuring Instruments. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: 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. CTAP/ICTAP: Current surplus and current or former displaced Federal individuals who have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. Well qualified means that the applicant meets the following: OPM qualification standards for the position; all selective placement factors, where applicable; special qualifying conditions that OPM has approved for the position, where applicable; is physically qualified with reasonable accommodation, where appropriate to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry; and is rated by the organization at least at the well qualified level on all competencies. Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof that they meet the requirements of 5 CFR 330.605(2) for CTAP and 5 CFR 330.704 for ICTAP. This includes a copy of the agency notice, a copy of their most recent Performance Rating, and a copy of their most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location. Please annotate your application to reflect that you are applying as a CTAP/ICTAP eligible. If you are selected for Federal employment, you will be required to fill out a Declaration of Federal Employment, OF-306, prior to being appointed to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. Failing to answer all questions truthfully and completely or providing false statements on your application may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. Also, you may be punished by fine or imprisonment (U.S. Code, Title 18, section 1001). Applicants who include vulgar, offensive, or inappropriate language or information in their application package will be ineligible for further consideration for this position.
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