Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32)
About The Position
This National Guard position is for a Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32), Position Description Number D1193000, and is part of the Florida State Maintenance Office, National Guard. The WG-5801-8 employee performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. The role also assists higher-graded mechanics with the repair or overhaul of major systems, including internal combustion and turbine engines, automatic and non-automatic transmissions, heavy-duty drive-line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls. Work includes routine repairs by removing, adjusting, or replacing defective or worn parts and components, following technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies. The employee performs limited diagnoses of mechanical failures through visual and auditory checks and may use basic test equipment, including compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges. The employee determines whether parts should be cleaned, adjusted, or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders. The position involves strenuous physical work in tiring or uncomfortable positions, frequent movement and lifting, and work inside and outside in varied weather and conditions. The employee uses safety equipment such as protective ear devices, hard hats, hard-toe shoes, respirators, and protective clothing.
Requirements
- Must be a member of a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard before the effective date of placement; selectees must wear the military uniform.
- Must qualify for Florida National Guard membership and technician appointment under the stated area-of-consideration categories.
- Enlisted military grades E1 through E8.
- 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.
- At least 12 months of specialized experience or training 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 demonstrating understanding of the makeup and operation of the individual systems maintained and their interrelationships.
- Experience reading and interpreting parts lists, manufacturers' repair manuals, diagrams, and electrical schematics.
- Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
- Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Responsibilities
- Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles.
- Assist higher-graded mechanics with repair and overhaul of engines, transmissions, drive-line systems, and hydraulic utility systems and controls.
- Remove, adjust, or replace defective or worn parts and components to complete routine repairs.
- Perform work in accordance with technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies.
- Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and basic test equipment.
- Determine whether parts should be cleaned, adjusted, or replaced with standard parts to complete work orders.
- Use safety equipment and follow applicable safety practices while repairing, positioning, and moving equipment.
Benefits
- A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; benefit eligibility depends on position type, and applicants should contact the hiring agency for details.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
