MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Summary About the Position: This position is located at Madigan Army Medical Center (MAMC) in Tacoma, WA. This is a direct hire solicitation. Duties Performs a variety of preventive maintenance tasks involving inspection, maintenance and repair of buildings, exterior and interior structures, and related fixtures and utilities Repairs or replaces floors, ceilings, walls, screens, windows and window frames, sashes, doors, door jams, porches, fire escape landing, stairways, ladders, built-in fixtures. Removes old carpeting and floor tile, strips old glue from floor, and installs new floor tile , carpet, or carpet tiles. Troubleshoots the electronic lock system. Performs spot check of vehicles, checking for body damage and excessive wear and tear. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may require a suitability/fitness determination. Operates a 2 1/2 ton truck. Must possess and maintain a state drivers license. Safety boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs are required. Subject to work in confined space and with hazardous waste and hazardous material. Immunization screening may be required. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. There is no specific length of training or experience required. However, you must be able to demonstrate, through experience shown in your written application materials that you possess the sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the work of this position without more than normal supervision. Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an MAINTENANCE MECHANIC without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform the full range of maintenance and repair activities at a Medical Facility to include replacing floors, ceilings and or walls, maintaining electronic and conventional locks. I am skilled in the use and operation of common hand and power tools and measuring devices of the carpentry, masonry, roofing, engraving, plumbing and painting trades to perform a variety of tasks in performing maintenance of buildings and facilities. I also am skilled in the operation and repair of a motor vehicles, performing spot checks and preventative maintenance. I work on my own initiative under general supervision subject to occasional inspection. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating. Work involves walking, standing, crawling, kneeling, stooping, bending, and climbing. Work may be done in awkward and cramped positions. Frequently lifts objects weighting up to 70 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds - Works outside and inside in heat, cold, excessive humidity, excessive dampness or chilling weather. Works on concrete floors, work is noisy, dirty, smoky, and involves exposures to fumes, gases, solvents, grease and oils, Works in areas where slippery or uneven walking surfaces are present including ladders or scaffolding. Exposed to cuts, bruises and falls from ladders. Works around machinery, objects or vehicles with moving parts. - Subject to work in confined space and with hazardous waste and hazardous material. Additional information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. 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. 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. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.