Surface Maintenance Repairer-Title 32

Army National Guard Units•Ashland, KY

11d

About The Position

This is a National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Kentucky Army National Guard, in the KY CSMS. The position is classified as WG-5801-8 and is identified by Position Description Number PDD1193000. It is an open and continuous announcement; applications may be considered when a vacancy becomes available, and the selected candidate’s start date will depend on available authorizations and funding. The Surface Maintenance Repairer troubleshoots, maintains, and performs major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. Work includes diagnosing mechanical failures; troubleshooting, repairing, and overhauling major systems; and removing and disassembling engines, assemblies, components, and systems. The employee independently performs maintenance and repair by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts. The position also includes readiness, repair, and operational inspections, and ensuring vehicles and equipment are properly serviced. Other duties may be assigned. The employee must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard, be assigned to a compatible military position, and wear the military uniform. A pre-employment physical may be required. The position may be subject to furlough and may require successful completion of a trial period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory, and a favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation must be obtained and maintained. This position is at a tobacco-free facility and is covered by the Lautenberg Amendment.

Requirements

Experience demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance tasks, and to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
Experience using a variety of test and measurement devices to make mechanical repairs.
Experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing parts, components, and accessories.
Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as it applies to vehicles.
Experience maintaining the operation of various systems.
Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers’ repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
Resume must include complete employment dates and work schedule or hours worked per week for civilian and military employment.
Applicants must substantiate in their own words how they meet all minimum requirements and specialized experience; copying text from the announcement, position description, or another resume may result in disqualification.
The applicant’s name must appear on every submitted document.
Must maintain membership in the Kentucky National Guard and be assigned to a compatible military position.
Must wear the military uniform.
Must provide written notice with the application package of willingness to accept a rank reduction if applicable.
Must obtain and maintain favorable adjudication of a T3 or equivalent investigation.
Must participate in direct deposit.
A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing the position’s duties.
Applicants required to register under the Military Selective Service Act must be registered to be eligible for appointment.

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, maintain, and perform major repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles.
Troubleshoot, repair, and overhaul major systems.
Diagnose the causes of mechanical failures.
Remove and disassemble engines, major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, and systems.
Independently perform repairs and maintenance by removing, cleaning, reinstalling, or replacing defective parts of components and systems.
Conduct readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and equipment.
Perform operational inspections and ensure vehicles and equipment are properly serviced.
Maintain and repair equipment, including removing and replacing components and elements.
Perform other duties as assigned.