Surface Maintenance Mechanic

Army National Guard Units•Philadelphia, PA

15h

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted-service technician position with the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, assigned to Field Maintenance Shop 10. One or more positions may be filled. The position is developmental, with duties at WG-08 and WG-10 levels. National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment is required before placement, and the selectee must wear the military uniform. Accession is contingent on verification of a Secret security clearance. At WG-08, the mechanic performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. Duties include checking equipment visually and audibly and using basic test equipment to identify mechanical failures; removing, replacing, adjusting, cleaning, and installing parts; performing routine repairs in remote locations; and conducting limited readiness and repair inspections. The mechanic may also perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communications equipment and, as needed, help maintain supply documentation and manage tools and parts. At WG-10, the mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. Duties include diagnosing failures with test and computer diagnostic equipment; removing and disassembling engines and major assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems; independently carrying out repairs in remote locations; and conducting readiness and repair inspections. The mechanic may maintain and repair communications equipment, assist with production reports and records, and make recommendations to the supervisor. Other duties may be assigned. The position is open to specified Pennsylvania National Guard employee and service-member groups, with consideration categories ranging from employees at Field Maintenance Shop 10 to all Pennsylvania National Guard service members. Military grades are enlisted E1–E9 or Warrant Officer WO1. Permanent change-of-station costs will not be paid. A federal benefits package is described, with eligibility depending on the type of position held.

Requirements

National Guard membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard is required before the effective date of placement; applicants not currently members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the military grade listed.
The selectee is required to wear the military uniform.
Accession is contingent upon verification of a Secret security clearance.
Federal employment suitability is determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Military grade must be enlisted E1–E9 or Warrant Officer WO1.
WG-08 specialized experience: experience or training using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
WG-08 specialized experience: experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories.
WG-08 specialized experience: basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles, and the ability to replace, fit, install, and make adjustments.
WG-08 specialized experience: understanding of the makeup and operation of maintained systems and their interrelationships.
WG-08 specialized experience: ability to read and interpret parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
WG-10 specialized experience: experience or training diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying more complex vehicles, equipment, and systems.
WG-10 specialized experience: thorough knowledge of diagnostic equipment.
WG-10 specialized experience: independent judgment in determining methods and techniques to solve unusually complex maintenance and repair problems.
WG-10 specialized experience: experience testing, inspecting, and evaluating work performed on vehicles, equipment, and systems.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, who are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered.

Responsibilities

Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles at the WG-08 level.
Identify mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and use basic test equipment, including compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.
Remove, replace, adjust, clean, and install vehicle parts and components.
Perform routine repairs and maintenance in remote locations by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components.
Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on supported vehicles and associated equipment at the WG-08 level.
Perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communications equipment, as needed.
Help maintain supply documentation and receive, store, issue, and inventory tools and parts, as needed.
Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles at the WG-10 level.
Diagnose mechanical failures using test equipment, including engine analyzers and computer diagnostic tools.
Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.
Independently perform repairs and maintenance in remote locations, including replacing defective parts and components.
Conduct readiness and repair inspections on supported vehicles and associated equipment at the WG-10 level.
Maintain and repair electronic communications equipment, as needed.
Assist with production reports and records and make recommendations to the supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.