Summary Incumbent serves as a Maintenance Mechanic that accomplishes routine and emergency repair, evaluation, and installation of buildings and structures, facilities, and grounds maintenance. Incumbent has working knowledge in at least one of the areas of carpentry, electrical, mechanical, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), or plumbing trades. Responsibilities Incumbent works alone or in a group performing Mechanical, Electrical, Carpentry, Plumbing, Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC), Cable Installation/Replacement, Welding/Metal Fabrication, Painting, Concrete work, etc. Incumbent accomplishes major and minor construction, replacement, or repairs associated with all types of building facilities, and structures, both indoors and outdoors. These activities are inclusive of roof, siding, doors, windows, fences, framing, equipment platforms, and accomplishment of "finish" work. This position requires knowledge and application of materials; and safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. Incumbent works from blueprints, work orders, plans, sketches and other written specifications and/or oral instructions. Incumbent must be able to maintain, repair and use a variety of hand tools, testing equipment and power equipment characteristic of the various trades. The incumbent may be required to operate diesel/gasoline powered heavy equipment such as trenchers, backhoes, boom trucks, front end loaders, and trailers. Incumbent uses ammeter, voltmeter, test lamp, electric drill press, and various electrician hand tools. Incumbent constructs forms for pouring concrete footings, slabs, steps, walks, and repairing foundations. Uses common hand tools in performing tasks. Cleans brushes, rollers, spray guns, tank and hose with solvent. Maintains other tools and equipment and vehicles in safe and good working condition. Maintains other tools and equipment and vehicles in safe and good working condition. Incumbent must be able to plan and implement programs as directed by supervisor. Incumbent must be capable of operating or learning computer programs to include but not limited to Microsoft Word and Excel. Incumbent must be capable of using dedicated maintenance logging software. Requirements Conditions of Employment We are not accepting applications from noncitizens. Qualifications To qualify, no specific length of experience or training is required; however, you must show evidence of experience and/or training of sufficient scope and quality that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of a journey person Maintenance Mechanic in your resume. This position requires knowledge, skill and abilities in various trades of work such as mechanical, electrical, carpentry, plumbing, welding/metal fabrication, painting and general knowledge of electronics and equipment. Your resume must show experience at the level of difficulty and responsibility appropriate to the position to be filled. Eligible candidates will be ranked based on KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, if applicable. A Quality Ranking Factor has been identified for this position. Candidates that possess the following quality ranking factor will be determined as well-qualified. Quality ranking factor --- Journeyman/Masters license in any of the following trades: Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC can significantly enhance performance in a position, but is not essential for satisfactory performance. Education Education substitute not applicable. Additional Information We may use this vacancy to fill other similar vacant positions. Position may be subject to a background investigation. A one-year probationary period may be required. The U.S. Department of Transportation strives to ensure that equity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and communication permeate all that we do for the betterment of the Department, the traveling public, and our nation. As such, DOT values a highly diverse workforce of persons who promote a culture of belonging by respecting the personal dignity and worth of each individual and fostering a positive environment where all feel safe and welcome. If these commitments coincide with your personal ideals and professional aspirations, please consider joining the DOT family. This position is covered by the Department of Transportation's Drug and Alcohol Testing Program. Any applicant tentatively selected for this position will be subject to pre-employment or pre-appointment drug screening. Persons occupying a "testing designated position (TDP)" will be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing. Physical Effort: Considerable lifting of heavy materials and working tools, and extensive standing, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling are inherent in this position. Also, Incumbent will be working under variable conditions which require using protective clothing and gear, safety devices, and safe trade practices. Incumbent must be physically able to wear OSHA standard personal protective equipment (PPE) per 29 CFR. Working Conditions: Incumbent works inside and outside during all kinds of weather conditions, including varying temperatures. Travel Requirements: Incumbent will be required to perform occasional travel. Interview Statement: All or None of the applicants will be interviewed. Security Requirement: Moderate Risk (5). This position requires completion and favorable adjudication of a background investigation prior to appointment, unless a waiver is obtained. Subject to a 5-year period reinvestigation. Additional Information: Applicants must apply on-line to receive consideration for this vacancy announcement. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed resumes cannot be accepted. Links to Important Information: Locality Pay, COLA