Maintenance Mechanic

Air Force Materiel Command•Hill AFB, UT

About The Position

The Maintenance Mechanic (WG-4749-10) supports the installation, maintenance, repair, and modification of Industrial Plant Equipment (IPE) and Real Property Installed Equipment (RPIE), as well as modifications to production facilities to accommodate this equipment. The work includes electrical, mechanical, and pipefitting tasks. The position may require travel, shift work, emergency overtime, recall to duty, and work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employee must operate a motor vehicle and hold an appropriate, valid driver's license; maintain the required security clearance; and be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth. The employee may also train or guide lower-graded employees or employees in other trades. The work requires considerable bending, kneeling, standing, stooping, crawling, climbing, reaching, and lifting. It may involve prolonged standing on production lines and working in cramped or awkward positions while using hand and powered tools. Heavy lifting and carrying of 25 pounds or more is frequently required, with assistance. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including on elevated structures and in confined spaces. Employees may encounter chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases, fumes, acids, and risks such as burns, electrical shocks, cuts, strains, bruises, and chemical irritation. Prescribed safety practices and protective equipment are required. A pre-employment physical examination is required. No education qualification is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Males must be registered for Selective Service.
Meet the OPM Qualification Standard for the WG-4700 General Maintenance and Operations Work Family and the position's screen-out element: ability to do the work without more than normal supervision.
Demonstrate the required quality-level knowledge and skills through experience and training; evaluation includes equipment assembly, installation and repair; technical practices; measuring instruments; interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprint reading; using and maintaining tools and equipment; and knowledge of materials.
Be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the position.
Hold an appropriate, valid driver's license and be able to operate a motor vehicle.
Be able to discern colors, contrast, and depth.
Pass a pre-employment physical examination.
Use required safety equipment and clothing.
Be available for possible shift work, emergency overtime, recall to duty, travel, and work during evenings, weekends, or holidays.
Clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

Plan and lay out work using blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders for the installation, maintenance, and repair of IPE/RPIE equipment and facilities.
Perform electrical, mechanical, and pipefitting repairs.
Install and assemble piping, fittings, and accessories or components for high- and low-pressure liquid lines, vacuum lines, heat exchangers, hydraulic lines, heating and cooling coils, and other pressure systems.
Perform mechanical installation, maintenance, and repair of IPE/RPIE equipment.
Use and ensure proper fit of required safety equipment and clothing.
Maintain prescribed bench-stock levels of parts, materials, tools, and equipment.
Train or guide lower-graded employees or employees in other trades.