Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

This is a permanent, T32 excepted-service Surface Maintenance Mechanic position with the Joint Forces Headquarters-State, Logistics Directorate (J-4), Surface Maintenance Facility, part of the California Army National Guard CSMS Long Beach. The position performs maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment. California National Guard membership is required, and the selectee must wear the military uniform and maintain a compatible military unit, grade, and job assignment. The position requires military grade E-3 through E-6 and an appropriate security clearance, with at least a National Agency Check. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. New appointees may be required to complete a one- or two-year trial period. Recruitment, relocation, and PCS incentives or costs are not authorized. The role requires at least 18 months of experience or training related to complex vehicle and equipment systems, diagnosis and repair, and associated mechanical and non-mechanical systems. Candidates are evaluated on their ability to use and maintain tools and equipment, instruct, knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair, and troubleshooting.

Requirements

California National Guard membership is required.
Must hold military grade E-3 through E-6 and maintain a compatible military assignment and grade.
Must wear the military uniform and meet required grooming standards.
Must maintain the appropriate level of security clearance; at a minimum, a National Agency Check is required.
Must participate in direct deposit.
At least 18 months of experience or training leading to thorough knowledge of complex vehicle and equipment systems and their mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships.
Experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that affect mechanical system operation.
Knowledge of hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
Basic electronics knowledge sufficient to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
Ability to repair or overhaul major vehicle and equipment components, including engines, transmissions, driveline assemblies, electrical and electronic systems, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
Must complete a one- or two-year trial period if required for the appointment type.
If subject to the Military Selective Service Act, must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance, repair, troubleshooting, inspection, and overhaul of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
Diagnose, repair, overhaul, and modify complex vehicles, equipment, assemblies, and components.
Repair or overhaul major components, including engines, transmissions, driveline assemblies, electrical and electronic systems and accessories, fuel injection systems, and emission control systems.
Use and maintain tools and equipment.
Instruct others in relevant work or procedures.