Maintenance Mechanic

Washington Headquarters Services•Arlington, VA

About The Position

This position is located in Washington Headquarters Services, Facilities Services Directorate, Federal Operations and Services Division (FOSD), Facilities Service Group (FSG), and Alterations Work Group (AWG). The AWG performs major and minor building and facilities repair in the National Capital Region. The position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority for Certain DoD Personnel. This public notice gathers applications and may or may not result in a referral or selection. The Maintenance Mechanic performs complex facility alteration, renovation, maintenance, and construction work in secure and controlled-access environments. Work must comply with ICD 705 technical standards and secure construction protocols. Duties include installing, modifying, repairing, and maintaining secure facility infrastructure, and supporting construction inspections and compliance reviews for Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environments. The employee coordinates work with project managers, engineers, security personnel, and other technical representatives. The position is designated mission essential and requires a Secret clearance, physical examinations, and uniformed work. A probationary period may be required.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship is required.
  • Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Must be suitable for federal employment and may be required to complete a probationary or trial period.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit program.
  • Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
  • Must pass a pre-employment and yearly physical examination.
  • Must wear a uniform while performing duties.
  • Must be able to wear protective equipment, such as arc-flash-rated suits, Tyvek suits, and respirators, when required.
  • May be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
  • Must demonstrate training or experience of sufficient scope and quality to perform the work; no specific length of training or experience is required.
  • Must be able to perform the work without more than normal supervision.
  • Must demonstrate the ability to interpret instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; use and maintain tools and equipment; understand equipment assembly, installation, and repair; understand materials; and apply technical practices.
  • Must meet the position's physical requirements, including standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, working in uncomfortable positions, and carrying or lifting equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally more.
  • Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform complex facility alteration, renovation, maintenance, and construction work in secure and controlled-access environments in accordance with ICD 705 standards and secure construction protocols.
  • Install, modify, repair, and maintain secure facility infrastructure, including STC-rated walls, secure ceilings, acoustic and penetration protection systems, and secure door assemblies.
  • Follow construction drawings, technical specifications, approved materials lists, secure construction standards, and accepted trade practices.
  • Identify construction deficiencies, document conditions, support inspections, and help maintain compliance with SCIF standards.
  • Coordinate work activities with project managers, engineers, security personnel, and other technical representatives.
  • Ensure completed work meets trade standards, secure construction requirements, project schedules, and quality assurance expectations.

Benefits

  • Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive package of benefits.
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