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.

This job has a screen-out element which will be used to determine minimum eligibility for this job. Applicants who do not receive a minimum of two points on the screen-out element(s) will be found ineligible. The Screen-out Element for this position is: Ability to perform the following duties under normal supervision: 1) Working independently, making decisions, planning operations, showing job responsibility, and exercising initiative to construct, install and repair a variety of structures; 2) Interpreting instructions and specifications, including blueprints, receiving oral directions, written directions from supervisor, follow manufacturers' guides, catalogues, technical manuals, bulletins, codes, drawings, blueprints, charts, and maps; 3) Selecting the appropriate tools, equipment, and material needed at the worksite and determining repairs to be made; and 4) Performing a full range of carpentry, painting, roofing, tiling, and concrete forming to construct or repair buildings and structures.

Applicants must meet the requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Job Qualification Handbook for Trades and Labor Occupations. Additional qualification information can be found at: 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.