Powered Support Systems Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Indiantown Gap, PA

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position for a Powered Support Systems Mechanic, Position Description Number D1067000, with the Pennsylvania Army Aviation Support Facility 1. The position is responsible for the ground support equipment maintenance program, inventory control, and identifying and scheduling preventive maintenance requirements for ground support equipment. The mechanic troubleshoots, repairs, services, modifies, and operates powered ground support equipment such as AC and DC power generators, air compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, and deicers. The position also maintains non-powered equipment, including work stands, jacks, ramps, and tow-bars. Duties include preventive maintenance and servicing; replacing and repairing tires; lubrication and oil changes; changing air, fuel, and oil filters; checking fluid levels; and adjusting or replacing ignition parts, hoses, V-belts, and other items. The mechanic performs major system component overhauls, rebuilds, repairs, replacements, and troubleshooting as needed. Systems include power-plant, brake, steering, hydraulic, diesel and gas, air, starting, ignition, and electrical systems. Other duties may be assigned. This is a dual-status excepted service technician position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, and the selectee must hold a compatible National Guard membership and military assignment. The position requires verification of a Secret security clearance and successful completion of a baseline initial employment physical examination.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, with a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement.
Applicants who are not currently National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in an eligible military grade; listed enlisted grades are E1-E9.
Must wear the military uniform as a condition of employment.
Must be suitable for federal employment as determined by a background investigation.
Must obtain verification of a Secret security clearance before accession into the position.
Must successfully complete a baseline initial employment physical examination.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
General experience or training demonstrating mechanical maintenance knowledge; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams, and schematics; and skill using equipment and hand tools for troubleshooting, testing, and repairing equipment.
Specialized experience or training removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories.
Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to powered support equipment and systems, and skill in replacing, fitting, installing, and adjusting components.
Working knowledge of the makeup and operation of maintained systems and their interrelationships.
Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Responsibilities

Manage the ground support equipment maintenance program and inventory control.
Identify and schedule preventive maintenance requirements for ground support equipment.
Troubleshoot, repair, service, modify, and operate powered ground support equipment, including generators, compressors, blowers, heaters, portable lighting units, and deicers.
Maintain non-powered equipment such as work stands, jacks, ramps, and tow-bars.
Perform preventive maintenance and servicing, including tire repair and replacement, lubrication, oil changes, filter replacement, fluid-level checks, and adjustment or replacement of ignition parts, hoses, V-belts, and other items.
Overhaul, rebuild, repair, replace, and troubleshoot major components and systems, including power-plant, brake, steering, hydraulic, diesel and gas, air, starting, ignition, and electrical systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.