Summary This position is in the Plant Engineering Division, Facility Engineering and Maintenance Branch at the US Mint, San Francisco, CA. The incumbent installs, maintains, and repairs building structures, fixtures, equipment, plant heating, steam, hot and cold water, gas distribution, compressed air, ventilation, and drainage systems employing such trade skills as plumbing, painting, carpentry, masonry, pipefitting, boiler operations, sheet metal working, welding, and other related trades. Responsibilities As a MAINTENANCE MECHANIC, you will: Install, modify, or repair high-pressure piping systems and equipment such as steam heating, steam generators, hot water and hydraulic systems, radiators, and vacuum pumps, condensate pumps, and circulating pumps. Plan routing, placement and pitch; determine proper valve, pressurizing regulators, and expansion joints; install braces and support to control movement and vibration, allowing for expansion and contraction. Fabricate, install and maintain sheet metal equipment and fixtures such as machine guards, shelves, coin stands, ventilators, chutes, bulkheads, ducts, metal roofing, flashing, and hoppers. Work involves design, layout, set up, and the utilization of a variety of equipment and hand tools such as drill press, hand braker, hand nibler, squares, and shears. Perform oxyacetylene, gas carbon-arc. Tig arc, and heliarc welding, brazing, soft and silver soldering, flame and arc burning and cutting to fabricate, maintain and repair a variety of items such as piping, tubing, machine parts, and structures. Weld such metals as aluminum, stainless steel, mild steel, cast iron, bronze, brass, copper and various alloys including dissimilar metals such as brass to steel, black iron to stainless steel, and galvanized steel to black iron. Erect, alter, repair or remove interior walls and partitions of various composition, such as wood and metal studding and bracing, sheetrock, wood and other paneling materials. Install, repair or replace wood and metal window framing, doors, door jams, baseboards, molding, transoms, and panels. Requirements Conditions of Employment All employees must wear face masks while on MINT property when required by CDC and Federal guidelines. A one-year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Shift Work: This facility operates on a two-shift basis, Work schedules may vary and assignment to a specific shift cannot be guaranteed. The successful applicant must be available to work on any shift on a rotational basis. May be required to wear safety clothing and/or equipment required by the position. This may include safety shoes, hard hats, hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. Pass a pre-employment physical examination. This opportunity is also open to Status Candidates under Announcement 25-MINT-73. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Qualifications Physical Requirements: Installs and maintains facilities equipment and systems, installs production equipment, operates WWT system, collects and manages material for recycling, plumbing, facilities renovation, boiler operation, welding. - Sits seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Stands frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Walks frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Drives seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts up to 10 lbs from floor to knuckle height occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Lifts up to 10 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Lifts up to 10 lbs above shoulder level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Lifts up to 20 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts up to 20 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Lifts up to 20 lbs above shoulder level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Lifts up to 30 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts up to 30 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Lifts up to 30 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts up to 40 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts up to 40 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Lifts up to 40 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts up to 50 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts up to 50 lbs between knuckle and chest level occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Lifts up to 50 lbs above shoulder level seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts greater than 50 lbs from floor to knuckle height seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Lifts greater than 50 lbs between knuckle and chest level seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Carries unilateral occasionally (up to 30% of the time) -Carries bilateral frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Pushes/pulls up to 51bs of force occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Pushes/pulls up to 10 lbs of force occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Climbs forklift steps seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Climbs stairs occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Climbs ladders frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Works at heights/balances frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Bends at waist frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Twists at waist occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Crouches/squats occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Kneels occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Crawls seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Reaches knees to shoulders frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Reaches above shoulders occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Repetitive arm motion occurs frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Repetitive hand motion occurs occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Power grasps occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Pinch grasps occasionally (up to 30% of the time) - Fine finger manipulation occurs seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Use of foot controls required seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Ability to hear required frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Ability to see required frequently (up to 70% of the time) - Whole body vibration experienced seldom (up to 10% of the time) - Subject to temperature range that occurs in this indoor work area - Up to 15% of work may occur outdoors AND You must show in your experience in the online application that you possess the knowledge, skill and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. You must meet the screen-out element, Ability to do the Work of the Position Without More Than Normal Supervision (Screen out), normally addressed at the beginning of the online questions. To meet the screen-out element, applicants must have: The ability to perform recurring work, while all unusual situations were referred to the supervisor. In addition, you must also obtain an average score of two (2) for the following elements for this position as addressed through the online question in order to be considered minimally qualified. Your application will be evaluated in the following areas: Knowledge of Equipment, Assembly, Installation, Repair, etc., Technical Practices (theoretical, precise, artistic), Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (includes blueprint reading), Ability To Use and Maintain Tools and Equipment. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be reviewed on the established cut dates: 12/4/2024, 1/6/2025, 2/5/2025 and at the closing date (dates are subject to change). Non-Selected Applicants must update their application information to be considered for the next cut. This is a bargaining unit position. This is a bargaining unit position and is represented by the AFGE Local 0051 Shiftwork - Shift to be determined by agency. This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay\_and\_Benefits