POWERED SUPPORT SYSTEMS MECHANIC (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Camp J T Robinson, AR

3d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the AR ARNG AASF. The role is responsible for maintaining ground support equipment, including inventory control and identifying and scheduling preventive maintenance. It troubleshoots and repairs flight-critical powered and non-powered equipment, performs servicing and modifications, and determines the extent of repairs and parts required. Maintenance includes work on engines and mechanical, hydraulic, fuel, air, brake, steering, starting, ignition, and electrical systems. The mechanic also maintains equipment records and log books and assists with daily bulk petroleum operations.

National Guard membership in the Arkansas Army National Guard is required, along with a compatible military assignment and grade. The selectee must wear the military uniform, complete a pre-placement physical if one is not current, and initiate or possess a National Agency Check with Inquiries background investigation; a favorable determination is required. Mandatory Full-Time Support training at the Professional Education Center must be completed within six months of assignment, if applicable. Other conditions include federal employment suitability, possible completion of a probationary period, mandatory direct deposit, and the ability to obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.

Requirements

• National Guard membership is required; the selectee must be a member of the Arkansas Army National Guard or eligible for immediate membership.
• Must have a compatible military assignment and meet the military grade requirements: enlisted minimum PVT/E-1 and maximum SFC/E-7.
• Selectee must wear the military uniform and meet military requirements without creating a grade inversion.
• Experience or training demonstrating knowledge of mechanical maintenance work; ability to read and use technical manuals, illustrations, diagrams, and schematics; and skill using equipment and hand tools to troubleshoot, test, and repair equipment.
• 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.
• Must possess or initiate a National Agency Check with Inquiries background investigation and receive a favorable determination.
• A pre-placement physical is required if not already current.
• Must complete mandatory Full-Time Support training at the Professional Education Center within six months of assignment, if applicable.
• Must meet applicable Selective Service registration requirements.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements, may be required to complete a probationary period, participate in mandatory direct deposit, and obtain and maintain an appropriate security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Ground Support Equipment maintenance program, inventory control, and identification and scheduling of preventive maintenance requirements.
• Troubleshoot deficiencies and repair flight-critical equipment, including lifting devices, turbine-powered generators, towing devices, and auxiliary power units.
• Troubleshoot, repair, service, modify, and operate powered ground support equipment and non-powered equipment; determine the extent of repairs and required parts.
• Perform troubleshooting, tune-ups, and adjustments on internal-combustion and turbine engines, fuel controls, carburetors, clutch linkage, brakes, and other mechanical links using common hand tools and test equipment.
• 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, and v-belts.
• Keep equipment clean and free from dirt, oil, grease, and corrosion; observe equipment operation to detect problems; and maintain records and equipment log books.
• Overhaul, rebuild, repair, replace, and troubleshoot major components and systems, including power-plant, brake, fuel, steering, hydraulic, diesel and gas, air, starting, ignition, and electrical systems.
• Assist with daily refueling operations, including accountability, testing, and issuing of bulk petroleum products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed