Surface Maintenance Repairer (Title 32) (Permanent)

Army National Guard Units•Troutville, VA

About The Position

This is a permanent National Guard Title 32 excepted service position with the Virginia Army National Guard, VA G4. The Surface Maintenance Repairer performs routine maintenance, limited diagnosis, and repairs on heavy-duty mobile equipment, combat and tactical equipment, and automotive vehicles. The employee follows technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies, and works independently on routine tasks while receiving guidance from a higher-graded mechanic or supervisor on more complex repairs. Work includes diagnosing mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and basic test equipment; removing, cleaning, adjusting, replacing, and installing components; and assisting with repair or overhaul of major systems such as engines, transmissions, driveline systems, and hydraulic systems. The employee may provide field maintenance at unit locations, recover and evacuate inoperable vehicles, conduct limited readiness and repair inspections, and perform preventive maintenance checks and services. Additional duties may include routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communications equipment, minor metal and body repairs, limited small-arms maintenance, minor repairs to canvas and leather items, and maintaining supply documentation and the receipt, storage, issuance, and inventory of tools and parts. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

National Guard membership is required, with membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard required before the effective date of placement.
Applicants who are not current National Guard members must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed.
Must be an enlisted member in grades E1/PV1 through E8/MSG and meet the eligibility conditions for one of the listed applicant groups.
For Group I, must be a qualified enlisted member currently employed permanently in the Virginia Army National Guard Military Technician Program.
For Group II, must be a qualified Virginia Army National Guard enlisted member, regardless of employment status; applicants whose appointment or enlistment occurred within the specified 60-day period must attach proof.
Must have general experience or training demonstrating knowledge of equipment sufficient to perform routine jobs and simple preventive maintenance, and ability to use common tools and equipment.
Must have at least 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to WG-07 or an equivalent pay band, including experience using common hand and power tools and a small variety of test and measurement devices for mechanical repairs.
Must have experience removing, adjusting, replacing, cleaning, and installing a variety of parts, components, and accessories.
Must demonstrate a basic understanding of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic theory as applied to vehicles, and skill in replacing, fitting, installing, and adjusting components.
Must understand the makeup and operation of maintained systems and their interrelationships.
Must wear the military uniform.
Must meet federal employment suitability requirements as determined by a background investigation.
May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
Applicants must provide exact employment dates and hours worked per week for each employment period; resumes are limited to two pages.
Transcripts or other documentation must be provided to support education claims.

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 or overhaul of major systems, including engines, transmissions, driveline systems, and hydraulic systems and controls.
Remove, adjust, replace, clean, and install defective or worn parts and components.
Follow technical manuals, lubrication orders, maintenance bulletins, regulations, and management policies.
Diagnose mechanical failures using visual and auditory checks and basic test equipment, including compression testers, voltmeters, ohmmeters, and pressure gauges.
Independently perform routine repairs and maintenance in remote locations using standard replacement parts.
Perform field maintenance at unit locations as part of a contact team and recover and evacuate inoperable vehicles.
Conduct limited readiness and repair inspections on vehicles and associated equipment.
Perform preventive maintenance checks and services, including brake adjustments, hydraulic-fluid replacement, greasing, and cleaning.
Perform routine maintenance and limited repairs on basic communications equipment by removing and replacing components.
Perform minor body, fender, and other metal repairs using peening hammers, dollies, and limited welding.
Perform limited repairs and routine maintenance on small arms and accessory equipment.
Make minor repairs to canvas and leather items using bonding or sealing compounds and hand tools.
As needed, maintain supply documentation and receive, store, issue, and inventory tools and parts.
Perform other duties as assigned.