Maintenance Mechanic

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Applicants will be rated in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standard for Trades and Labor Occupations. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required, 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 at the level for which you are applying. Emphasis is placed on how you gained the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time, and the required ability or potential to perform the job. Applicants who do not meet the screen-out element (SOE) will be eliminated from further competition. The SOE and minimum qualifications for this position is: perform the common tasks of the job to be filled but under close supervision, such as: Refers to work orders, blueprints, sketches, manufacturer's publications and technical manuals in accomplishing work; Prepares and submits daily vehicle log, service orders, parts request, and updating supervisor on job progress daily; Maintains refrigerant logs, equipment logs, timesheets, for record etc. 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. Selective Placement Factor: Must possess valid state and government driver's license and be capable of operating government vehicles from ½ ton to 1 ½ ton trucks. Certifications: EPA Certification for refrigeration and air conditioning (Regulation No. 40 CFR, Part 82.161) Universal Technician Certification Physical Effort: Frequently carries and sets up parts and equipment that weigh up to 50 pounds and occasionally over 50 lbs.Hoists, holders and pulleys are operated when removing and replacing large units, up to and including 160 lbs.Equipment must often be dismantled and reassembled to complete repairs due to the size and nature of the equipment. Work is frequently done from motorized platform lifts and boom lifts. Frequently repairs and installations are made from ladders, scaffolding and platforms where the parts of the system worked on are frequently at heights and in hard-to-reach places; therefore, requiring stooping, stretching, bending, and kneeling for long periods of time. Working Conditions: The incumbent works outside on top of tall buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped areas with low overheads. Wears face masks and protective clothing when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants.The incumbent must be able to wear all types of respirators, safety shoes, glasses, gloves, heavy aprons,asbestos gloves, hard hats, and all types of protective clothing. Frequently is exposed to gas and smoke, soot,ash and/or coal dust, scalding water, steam and burns from contact with heated elements of the system. Works inside in constantly high temperatures from the boilers. Is exposed to the danger of boiler burst; carbon monoxide poisoning, scalds; and gas, oil, or Sulphur fumes. Cuts, bruises and broken bones may result from accidents while working around machinery and equipment or while driving trucks. At times, must wear protective safety devices which are extremely uncomfortable when worn in hot weather. Maybe required to work with and around asbestos in performing regular duties. Work is often done outside during all seasons hot summer weather and cold winter weather etc.