Surface Maintenance Repairer (D1193000)

Army National Guard Units • Juana Diaz, PR

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Surface Maintenance Repairer (D1193000), WG-5801-8, is a Puerto Rico National Guard Army technician position assigned to Field Maintenance Shop 9 (FMS#9) in Fort Allen, Juana Diaz, Puerto Rico. The position requires military membership in the Puerto Rico Army National Guard. The selected applicant will complete an online onboarding process and wear the military uniform. Continued employment is contingent on maintaining compatible National Guard membership, completing required training, and successfully completing a physical examination and periodic medical evaluations.

The employee performs limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment, and may assist higher-graded mechanics. Work is performed both indoors and outdoors and involves physically strenuous tasks, exposure to adverse conditions and repair-related hazards, and use of safety equipment. The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, irregular hours, or overtime to support operational requirements or contingencies.

The position requires a valid Puerto Rico driver's license for operating government vehicles, the ability to obtain and maintain a Government Travel Credit Card, and an appropriate SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment. A two-year trial period may be required. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Applicants must meet the National Guard membership and military grade requirements described in the announcement.

Requirements

• Membership in, or eligibility for immediate membership in, the Puerto Rico Army National Guard in a compatible military assignment and grade; required before the effective date of placement.
• Applicants who are not current PRARNG members must submit the required Military Basic Requirements (MBR) Certification to be screened.
• At least one year (12 months) of specialized experience in occupational series 5801 or equivalent, performing or supervising relevant vehicle and equipment diagnosis, repair, maintenance, parts work, and technical-document interpretation.
• General experience, education, or training demonstrating sufficient equipment knowledge for routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and ability to use common tools and equipment in the line of work.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a valid Puerto Rico State driver’s license to operate government vehicles.
• Obtain and maintain a Government Travel Credit Card.
• Possess or obtain and maintain the appropriate SECRET security clearance within one year of appointment.
• Meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
• Successfully complete position-specific mandatory training and required physical examination and periodic medical evaluations to continue employment.
• Maintain a compatible MOS and military grade as determined by the National Guard Bureau.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service, if required.
• A qualifying conviction for a crime of domestic violence disqualifies an individual from performing this position.
• Provide a USAJOBS resume with a clear, detailed narrative describing how required general and specialized experience was met.
• Be able to work other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, and irregular or overtime hours when required.
• A two-year trial period may be required.
• Participate in direct deposit.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited diagnosis, routine repairs, and maintenance on combat, tactical, commercial, and special-purpose vehicles and equipment.
• Assist higher-graded mechanics in performing maintenance duties.
• Use common tools and equipment to perform routine work and simple preventive maintenance tasks.
• Remove, adjust, replace, clean, and install parts and components of vehicles and equipment.
• Determine whether parts should be cleaned and reinstalled or replaced with standard parts.
• Identify faults requiring repair or replacement of improperly functioning parts or components.
• Read and interpret parts lists, manufacturers’ repair manuals, technical manuals, diagrams, engineering drawings, and schematics.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of federal employee benefits; specific benefits eligibility depends on position type, and applicants are directed to contact the hiring agency for details.

What This Job Offers

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