Maintenance Mechanic

About the Position:

This position is located at Carl R Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood,Texas.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans
• Current Civilian Employees of the Defense Health Agency (DHA)
• Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act
• Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473
• People with Disabilities, Schedule A
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
• Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement
• Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998
• Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA)

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 a(n) Maintenance Mechanic ~ without more than normal supervision. I can perform construction, repair light fixtures, replace electric motors, change air filters, assist in repairing water leaks, and assist in metal and plastic pipe work. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

• Physical Efforts: Heaviest weights lifted are approximately 50 lbs (assistance will be provided when lifting more than 50 lbs). Uses hand trucks and dollies to move heavier equipment. Works in kneeling, crouching and stooping positions from ladders and scaffolds as necessary. Hazards Works from ladders and scaffold as much as 20 feet high. Works with electric saws, electric grinders, and low voltage equipment. There is little danger of serious injury if proper tools and safety precautions are observed.
• Working Conditions: About 90% of work is inside in well-lighted and ventilated areas. Occasionally, work will be in building areas with poor ventilation and lighting.

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.