Maintenance Mechanic

Summary Journeyman Maintenance Mechanic performs multi-trade building maintenance at NIST's Boulder campus. Duties include carpentry, painting, plumbing, minor electrical repairs, and flooring and ceiling system maintenance. Incumbent interprets instructions, uses measuring instruments and specialized tools, and works independently with minimal supervision. Position also supports snow removal and emergency response as needed. Duties In this position, you will: - Construct, alter, modify or repair a wide range of features in buildings and other facilities. - Construct storage areas, workrooms, and offices within existing buildings including framework, rafters, joints, insulation, sheet rock, paneling, doors, windows, cabinets, countertops, flooring, interior and exterior stairs, siding, roofing, as well as interior and exterior trim. - Install floor coverings such as tile, linoleum, and carpet. - Operate various carpentry equipment and tools such as routers, band and scroll saws, drill presses, clippers, joiners, shapers, sanders, powered nail guns, etc., and is able to produce finished products with precise fit, accurate dimensions, with an acceptable appearance. -Perform painting duties with little oversight and/or review of work during progress or upon completion on a variety of interior and exterior surfaces. - Apply various finishes such as the following: oil and water-based paint, varnishing, lacquers, etc., be able to color match through tinting and toning of paint. - Install, modify, and repair new and existing utility supply, and disposal systems and equipment such as sewage, water, oil, and gas distribution systems. - Connect pipe sections using fittings, soldering, brazing, welding and other modern means. - Install traps, vents, drains, siphons, pumps integral to plumbing system, meters, fittings, couplings, shock arrestors, and other fittings to pipe sections. - Determine condition of connections and makes repairs or corrections and/or adjusts connections and pipe circuitry to correct such conditions as air lock, water hammer, expansion, contraction and friction. - Repair or replace electrical outlets, switches, switch plates, fuses and bulbs. - Troubleshoot, locate, and make basic repairs of electrical wiring/controls/equipment/fixtures and electrical systems in facilities. - Assist with site snow removal during winter operations which can include operating snow blowers, plows, heavy equipment and shovels to clear site walkways, parking lots and building entrances. Snow removal duties can be assigned out of hours or during normal business hours as the weather events occur. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. citizenship Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment Satisfactory completion of a pre-employment medical examination) This position requires call back or emergency overtime. Bargaining Unit Position: Yes - American Federation of Government Employees, Local 2186 Qualifications All applicants must submit a resume NOT TO EXCEED two pages on standard-size paper. If the resume exceeds two pages, only the first two pages will be reviewed for qualifications or assessment determinations. There is no specific length or level of experience requirements. The applicant's overall background of experience, education and training must clearly demonstrate the ability to perform maintenance mechanic worker duties, such as maintaining building plumbing systems, interior and exterior doors, floor repairs/replacements, ceiling grid repairs/replacements and office painting without more than normal supervision. Applicants must have experience in carpentry and plumbing. Applicants must meet the screen out elements and achieve an overall score of at least fifty (50%) or higher Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification System for Trade and Labor Occupations Handbook. If requesting reconsideration of your qualification determination, please refer to the following site: Applicant Reconsideration Additional information This position is covered by the Federal Wage System. The FWS is a uniform pay-setting system that covers Federal appropriated fund and non-appropriated fund blue-collar employees who are paid by the hour. For more information regarding the FWS, visit http://www.opm.gov/oca/wage/. We may share your application package with other selecting officials at NIST with opportunities like this one. Additional selections may be made through this vacancy. Click all links in this vacancy announcement to view additional information or instructions. You MUST select at least ONE ELIGIBILITY in order to be considered for this position. All documents submitted for this announcement must be legible in order to make qualification or eligibility determinations. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:- your performance and conduct;- the needs and interests of the agency;- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. This position has physical requirements which include but may not be limited to: Heavy lifting, 45 pounds and over Moderate lifting, 15-44 pounds Heavy carrying, 45 pounds and over Moderate carrying, 15-44 pounds Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (6 hours) Standing (6 hours) Crawling (2 hours) Kneeling (2 hours) Repeated bending (6 hours) Climbing, legs only (4 hours) Climbing, use of legs and arms Both legs required Near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4 Specific visual requirement: Correctable to 20/40 Both eyes required Depth perception Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid may be permitted) Hearing without aid This position has environmental factors which include, but may not be limited to: Outside Outside and inside Excessive heat Excessive cold Excessive humidity Excessive dampness or chilling Dry atmospheric conditions Excessive noise, intermittent Constant noise Dust Silica, asbestos, etc. Fumes, smoke, or gases Solvents (degreasing agents) Grease and oils Radiant energy Electrical energy Slippery or uneven walking surfaces Working around machinery with moving parts Working around moving objects or vehicles Working on ladders or scaffolding Working below ground Working with hands in water Explosives Vibration Working closely with others Working alone Protracted or irregular hours of work Other: Long hours working on snow crew Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. NIST strives to build a flexible and encouraging work environment to bring out the best in our employees. To help our employees balance responsibilities at home and at work, NIST offers a variety of work-life flexibilities such as: Telework Flexible work schedules Paid parental leave Paid vacation Sick leave Family-friendly leave Childcare subsidy program for qualifying families Back-up child care program Child and elder-care resources On-site childcare center Lactation spaces Wellness programs Fitness center Employee assistance programs Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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