Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32)

Army National Guard Units • Camp Blanding, FL

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About The Position

This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Mechanic (Title 32), WG-5801-10, Position Description Number D1194000, and is part of the Florida State Maintenance Office (FL SMO). The mechanic troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. The role uses embedded equipment diagnostics and original equipment manufacturer system analyzers to identify the nature and extent of repairs. Work includes removing and disassembling engines, assemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems, then repairing, overhauling, or modifying them according to repair specifications and procedures. The mechanic also conducts readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and related equipment supported by the activity.

Work takes place indoors and outdoors and involves strenuous activity in uncomfortable, cramped, or awkward positions for extended periods. It includes frequent standing, bending, reaching, stretching, climbing, crouching, and working on, under, or inside equipment. The employee frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 40 pounds without assistance and may move heavier items with other workers or lifting devices. Work may require ladders or platforms at varying heights. Conditions include exposure to weather, noise, dust, heat, fumes, dirty or greasy equipment, damp or hard surfaces, and potential cuts, burns, bruises, sprains, falls, and skin irritation from acids, fluids, and lubricants. Safety equipment may include hearing protection, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.

This is an excepted-service position under 32 U.S.C. 709 that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement. The selectee must wear the military uniform. The position is open to specified current Florida National Guard technicians and military members, and individuals eligible and willing to become Florida National Guard Title 32 dual-status technicians. Military grades are Warrant Officer/Enlisted, E1 through CW2. The position is obligated while the incumbent is on a military tour; appointment and return or reemployment rights differ according to the selectee's current employment status. PCS costs and recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized if determined to be in the Florida National Guard's best interest.

Requirements

• Meet the position's area-of-consideration and Florida National Guard membership requirements; membership in a compatible military assignment is required before the effective date of placement.
• Wear the military uniform.
• Meet security clearance requirements as determined by the position and/or MOS/AFSC compatibility.
• Participate in mandatory direct deposit.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• If male and born after December 31, 1959, be registered for Selective Service.
• Have 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.
• For WG-10 specialized experience, have at least 18 months of experience or training leading to thorough knowledge of the mechanical makeup, operation, and working relationships of complex systems, assemblies, and parts for a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Have experience diagnosing, repairing, overhauling, and modifying a variety of combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Have experience with electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and other non-mechanical systems that relate to and affect mechanical-system operation.
• Have experience with hydraulic lifting, loading, turning, and positioning systems and their mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic controls.
• Have sufficient electronics experience to identify and replace defective components such as sensors, diodes, and circuit boards.
• Have experience repairing or overhauling major components such as diesel, multi-fuel, gasoline, or turbine engines; automatic and manual transmissions; drive-line assemblies; electrical and electronic systems and accessories; fuel-injection systems; and emission-control systems.
• Provide transcripts or other documentation if using education to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles.
• Use embedded diagnostics and original equipment manufacturer system analyzers to determine the nature and extent of repairs.
• Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, subassemblies, components, and fuel, hydraulic, and oil-pressure systems.
• Repair, overhaul, or modify equipment according to applicable repair specifications and procedures.
• Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• PCS expenses may be authorized if determined to be in the Florida National Guard's best interest.
• Recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized if determined to be in the Florida National Guard's best interest.

What This Job Offers

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