Maintenance Mechanic (Utilities)

U.S. Coast Guard•Staten Island, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This vacancy is for a WG-4749-09, Maintenance Mechanic (Utilities), located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), First Coast Guard District, Sector New York, Facilities Engineering Division in Staten Island, New York. Duties You will serve as a Maintenance Mechanic (Utilities) and be responsible for performing preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and repairs, and replacement projects in the areas of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Installing, modifying, repairing, trouble shooting (tracing and locating defects), loading and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, electrical wiring, controls and equipment. Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil and underground water distribution mains and systems, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, sewage disposal stations Making repairs to HVAC systems in residential and commercial units, to include small and domestic natural gas and oil fired heating units and systems, hot air furnaces, low-pressure hot water and steam boilers, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems, controls and circulators. Performing minor carpentry repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings and structures.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
All selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation.
This position requires a Public Trust clearance.
Selectee must be able to obtain/maintain a valid state driver's license.
Selectee subject to successful completion of pre-employment medical exam.
All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.
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 HR Office.

Nice To Haves

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

Performing preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance and repairs, and replacement projects in the areas of electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and carpentry.
Installing, modifying, repairing, trouble shooting (tracing and locating defects), loading and testing new and existing electrical lines, circuits, systems, fixtures, electrical wiring, controls and equipment.
Installing, modifying, and repairing new and existing utility supply and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil and underground water distribution mains and systems, water closets, tubs, fire sprinkler systems, sewage disposal stations.
Making repairs to HVAC systems in residential and commercial units, to include small and domestic natural gas and oil fired heating units and systems, hot air furnaces, low-pressure hot water and steam boilers, refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation systems, controls and circulators.
Performing minor carpentry repairs to the interior and exterior of buildings and structures.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
personal leave days
paid federal holidays
flexible work schedules
tuition reimbursement
transportation subsidies
uniform allowance
health and wellness programs
fitness centers
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.