MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most trade and labor occupations, you must show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the job elements and screen out listed below.

The Screen-out Element for this position is: ABILITY TO DO THE WORK OF AN A/C AND HEATING & BOILER EQUIPMENT MECHANIC WITHOUT MORE THAN NORMAL SUPERVISION performing duties such as: 1) Applying a variety of trade practices (e.g., Boiler, Heating, or A/C repair) to plan, layout, and complete the installation, modification, and repair of facility equipment; 2) Install A/C direct expansion and chilled-water systems, test systems for proper functioning, and review and adjust system controls using Direct Digital Control (DDC) computer systems; 3) Visual checks of and maintenance on boilers, heating, and A/C systems to determine causes of defects on equipment; 4) Reading and interpreting detailed equipment blueprints, electrical schematics, drawings, and specifications for proper installation and maintenance requirements of Boiler, Heating, and A/C systems.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/federal-wage-system-qualifications/#url=List-of-Approved-Job-Elements

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.