Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units • Camp Murray, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Washington Army National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service Unit Technician position at the Washington Unit Training Equipment Site at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. It is an indefinite, temporary appointment in the excepted service, advertised for enlisted applicants, and may be used to fill one or more vacancies. The role performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. The mechanic works from technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies, and receives guidance from higher-graded mechanics or a supervisor for complex, non-routine repairs.

The position also supports field maintenance and vehicle recovery, conducts limited readiness and repair inspections, and performs preventive maintenance. Other duties may include basic communication equipment maintenance, minor metal and body repairs, limited small-arms maintenance, canvas and leather repairs, and assisting with tools and parts documentation and inventory. The incumbent must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard and be assigned to a compatible military position. The position may require rotating shifts and irregular or overtime compensatory hours to support operational needs.

Requirements

• Military grade E1–E6; must maintain membership in the Washington Army National Guard and be assigned to a compatible military position.
• Must attain the required MOS within one year of appointment; applicants need not already possess the MOS or be assigned to the position to apply.
• Must have a valid Washington state and military driver's license and a valid state driver's license for the state in which the applicant lives or is principally employed.
• Must be able to obtain a Government Travel Card and attend schools deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Must obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Must complete Army Avoidance Course training when required for employees who drive Army-owned or leased vehicles.
• Must be able to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must comply with applicable safety practices, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• WG-08 qualification: at least 12 months of experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs; removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing varied parts and components; applying basic mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory to vehicles; understanding maintained systems and their interrelationships; and reading and interpreting parts lists, repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• WG-10 qualification: at least 18 months of experience or training demonstrating thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup and operation of complex vehicle and equipment systems; ability to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify varied vehicles and equipment; knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and related systems; knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and controls; basic electronics knowledge to identify and replace defective components; and ability to repair or overhaul major components and systems.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register, must be registered with Selective Service.
• Must not have a qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence under the applicable Lautenberg Amendment.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.

Nice To Haves

• Desired military assignments are in the 92, 91, or 88 series.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
• Assist higher-graded mechanics with repairs or overhauls of major systems, including engines, transmissions, driveline systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
• Remove, adjust, clean, replace, and install defective or worn parts and components using standard parts and tools.
• Use visual and auditory checks and basic test equipment to identify causes of mechanical failures.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance at remote locations and, as part of a contact team, provide field maintenance at unit locations.
• Recover and evacuate inoperable vehicles from unit breakdown locations.
• Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services and other preventive maintenance, including brake adjustments, fluid replacement, greasing, and cleaning.
• Perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communication equipment by replacing components and elements.
• Perform minor body, fender, and other metal repairs using hand tools and limited welding.
• Perform limited repairs and routine maintenance on small arms and accessory equipment by replacing worn or damaged parts.
• Make minor repairs to canvas and leather items using bonding or sealing compounds and hand tools.
• When needed, maintain supply documentation and receive, store, issue, and inventory tools and parts used in the trades operation.
• Carry out other minor, temporary, or incidental duties as assigned.
• Follow safety practices and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as required by applicable legal and regulatory requirements and organizational policies.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available, with eligibility depending on position type and full-time, part-time, or intermittent status.
• Certain incentives may be available subject to funding and approval, but are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

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