Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Collegeville, PA

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, assigned to PA Field Maintenance Shop 4. The role troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment and combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. It also conducts readiness and repair inspections on supported vehicles and associated equipment. The position may include maintaining and repairing electronic communication equipment by removing and replacing components. The mechanic assists with production reports and records, makes recommendations to the supervisor, and performs other duties as assigned. The position requires membership in a compatible Pennsylvania National Guard military assignment before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Appointment is contingent upon verification of a Secret Security Clearance. Military grades listed are Warrant Officer WO1 and enlisted E1–E9. Permanent change of station costs will not be paid.

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 authorized military grade.
Selectees are required to wear the military uniform.
Federal employment suitability, as determined by a background investigation, is required.
A Secret Security Clearance must be verified for accession into the position.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
General experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment, ability to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and ability to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
Experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
Thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
Experience applying independent judgment to determine methods and techniques for solving unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
Experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
Experience, training, and education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the duties; experience is evaluated by duties performed rather than length of time alone.
Must meet established military compatibility criteria and assignments.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot equipment and diagnose mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and by using test equipment.
Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil pressure systems.
Independently perform maintenance and repairs in remote locations, including removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components.
Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
Maintain and repair electronic communication equipment by removing and replacing components and elements, as needed.
Assist in maintaining production reports and records, and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.