Electronics Mechanic

U.S. Army Reserve Command • Fort Sheridan, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to a competitive-service military technician position with the 88th Readiness Division, Area Maintenance Support Activity 138, located at Fort Sheridan, Illinois. The position requires active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve before a start date can be set, and requires a medical examination before employment. The position maintains, repairs, tests, and calibrates electronic equipment and components, and provides technical assistance to unit personnel. Work is usually performed indoors in well-lit, heated, and ventilated areas; outdoor work is normally in good weather, though emergencies may require work in poor weather. Hazards include cuts, bruises, scrapes, and serious burns from electrical shock, RF energy, and hot components. The job has no education qualification requirement. Salary is based on the local prevailing rate. A one-year probationary period applies. A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is described, with eligibility dependent on position type; candidates should contact the hiring agency for details.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required; proof must be provided.
• Active membership as a Soldier in the U.S. Army Reserve is required before a start date can be set.
• Must pass a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
• Must complete a medical examination before employment.
• Must demonstrate sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
• Screen-out qualification: experience or demonstrated ability to inspect electronic equipment, use test equipment to diagnose malfunctions, troubleshoot causes, and repair electronic equipment using hand and power tools.
• Frequent lifting or carrying of items weighing up to 40 pounds and occasional lifting or carrying of items weighing over 50 pounds.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.

Responsibilities

• Replace defective electronic parts, including transformers, switches, relays, tubes, circuits, choke coils, capacitors, resistors, cannon plugs, junction blocks, wires, and potentiometers.
• Disassemble, inspect, repair, adjust, overhaul, modify, calibrate, align, and tune electronic sets, components, and equipment.
• Use test equipment to locate trouble by component unit, circuit, and circuit element.
• Inspect equipment, diagnose malfunctions, and troubleshoot to determine the causes of defects.
• Prepare unsatisfactory equipment reports for items that repeatedly fail tests, identifying the fault and materials needed for repairs.
• Provide unit personnel with technical assistance on equipment operation and organizational maintenance procedures.
• Install, overhaul, maintain, and repair electronic components, related devices, and equipment.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized when conditions are met and a move is determined to be in the Government's interest.
• New Army Reserve Military Technicians may be authorized moving expenses to their first official duty station if eligibility conditions are met.
• Recruitment, retention, or relocation incentives, advance in-hire rates, advanced leave accrual, and creditable service for leave accrual may be authorized when determined to be in the Government's best interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed