Surface Maintenance Repairer - Title 32

Army National Guard Units • Atlanta, GA

21d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 Excepted Service position for a Surface Maintenance Repairer, Position Description Number D1193000, with the Joint Force Headquarters-Georgia. It is a full-time, excepted permanent, dual-status position requiring membership in the Georgia Army National Guard. The position is open to current members of the Georgia Army National Guard and may be performed at one or more locations: Atlanta, Calhoun, Kennesaw, Fort Benning, Jackson, or Winder, Georgia.

The repairer performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles. Work includes identifying mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and basic test equipment; performing repairs in remote locations; conducting limited readiness and repair inspections; and completing preventive maintenance and servicing. The role also involves minor body and metal repairs, including limited welding, and other duties as assigned.

The position requires the ability to maintain effective working relationships and awareness of environmental responsibilities. The incumbent must wear a military uniform, hold a compatible National Guard military assignment, and may need to work outside normal duty hours, including overtime. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, often around noise, changing temperatures, inclement weather, dust, heat, fumes, dirty or oily equipment, and potential injury hazards. Physical work includes prolonged awkward positions, frequent movement and climbing, lifting and carrying items up to 40 pounds, and moving heavier items with assistance or lifting devices.

Requirements

• Current membership in the Georgia Army National Guard and a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required before the effective date of placement.
• Eligible military grade: E1-E7 or W1-W2.
• Compatible military assignments: ECMF 88 or 91; WOBR 915.
• General experience using equipment and common tools to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• At least 12 months of specialized experience using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
• Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories.
• Experience demonstrating basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles, and skill in replacing, fitting, installing, and adjusting components.
• Experience understanding the makeup and operation of maintained systems and their interrelationships.
• Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers.
• Must wear the military uniform.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• For duties requiring motor vehicle operation, must have a valid state driver's license.
• Must undergo government-paid preplacement medical testing to determine fitness and eligibility for employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.
• A person convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• May occasionally work outside normal duty hours; overtime may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat, tactical, and automotive vehicles.
• Identify mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and use basic test equipment such as compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.
• Perform routine repairs and maintenance in remote locations by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts and components using standard parts.
• Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment supported by the activity.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) and service vehicles and equipment, including brake adjustments, hydraulic-fluid replacement, greasing, and cleaning.
• Perform minor body and fender or other metal repairs using peening hammers, dollies, and limited welding.
• Maintain awareness of environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, the organization, and its mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package available to the employee and family; specific benefit eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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