Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA

18d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position for a Powered Support Systems Mechanic. The role is located at the Army Aviation Support Facility 1 Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. This is a permanent, excepted service appointment advertised as ENLISTED. The position involves responsibility for the Ground Support Equipment maintenance program, inventory control, and scheduling of preventive maintenance. The mechanic will troubleshoot and repair flight-critical equipment, including lifting devices, turbine-powered generators, towing devices, and auxiliary power units. Duties include servicing, modification, and operation of powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, and deicers, as well as non-powered equipment like work stands, jacks, ramps, and tow-bars. The role requires troubleshooting equipment, determining repair scope, and identifying necessary parts. Maintenance includes troubleshooting, tune-ups, and adjustments of internal combustion and turbine engines, fuel controls, carburetors, clutch linkage, brakes, and other mechanical links using common hand tools and test equipment. Preventive maintenance tasks include repairing/replacing tires, lubrication, oil changes, filter replacements, fluid level checks, and adjusting/replacing ignition parts, hoses, and v-belts. The mechanic must keep equipment clean and observe operations to detect problems. Record-keeping and equipment logbooks are also required. Major system component overhaul/rebuild, repair/replacement, and troubleshooting are necessary for power-plant systems, brake systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, diesel and gas systems, air systems, starting systems, ignition systems, and electrical systems.

Requirements

• Military Grades: E3 - E6
• Desired Military Assignments: 15 Series or 91B, 91L, 92F - Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection.
• Selected applicant must be assigned to a compatible Military position and attain MOS within 1 year of appointment action.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• All soldiers, civilian employees, and contractor employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles must complete the Army Avoidance Course (AAC) training when they start working for the Army.
• Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card (GTC) and be able to attend all schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must maintain membership in the WA Army National Guard for continued employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Position requires ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours; overtime may be required.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission.
• GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience or training which demonstrates the knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams and schematics, and skill in the use of equipment and hand tools used in troubleshooting, testing, and repairing equipment.
• SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 18 months experience and/or appropriate training in functions such as inspection, maintenance, repair and modification of powered ground support equipment used in support of electronic systems or sub-systems.
• Experience or training removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories.
• Experience which provided working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory applying to powered support equipment and systems; and skill to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments.
• Experience which provided working knowledge of the makeup and operation of the various individual systems maintained and their interrelationships.
• Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufactures' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have or be able to obtain government license to operate vehicles up to 1 ton in the performance of duties.
• Must qualify for the appropriate security clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants need not be assigned to the position or possess the MOS to apply or be considered for selection.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Ground Support Equipment maintenance program, inventory control, and the identification and scheduling of preventive maintenance requirements for ground support equipment.
• Troubleshoots deficiencies and repairs flight critical equipment including lifting devices, turbine powered generators, towing devices and auxiliary power units.
• Trouble-shoots, repairs; services; performs modifications on, and operates powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, deicers and non-powered equipment to include work stands, jacks, ramps, tow-bars, etc.
• Trouble-shoots equipment and determines the extent of repairs as well as the parts required.
• Performs required preventive maintenance and servicing of equipment including repairing and replacing tires, lubrication, oil changes, replacing air, fuel and oil filters, checking fluid levels; and adjusting or replacing ignition parts, hoses, v-belts, and other items.
• Keeps equipment clean and free from dirt, oil, grease and corrosion.
• Periodically observes the operation of equipment to detect problems.
• Maintains records and equipment log books.
• Performs major system component overhaul/rebuild, repair/replacement and troubleshooting as needed, to include but not limited to, power-plant systems, brake systems, steering systems, hydraulic systems, diesel and gas systems, air systems, starting systems, ignition systems and electrical systems in addition to the following components, power-plant, brake, fuel, steering, hydraulic, air, starting, ignition and electrical system.
• Other duties as assigned. (temporary, minor, or incidental tasks)

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
• Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED