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Heating Equipment Repairer

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works Operations and Maintenance Division
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Summary

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications.

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
10/04/2024 to 10/25/2024
Salary
$23.22 to - $28.99 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8 - 9
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Cavazos, TX
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
9
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
MCFU241412537484HWR1
Control number
812617200

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Duties

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  • Maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs heating systems, such as oil/gas fired steam and hot water boilers.
  • Utilizes advanced automated HVAC troubleshooting software, web-based chat bots and equipment to enable successful troubleshooting and repair of advanced technology HVAC and building systems.
  • Provides emergency response to emergency calls regarding "no heat", and/or breakdowns of common utilities and installed equipment.
  • Operates motor vehicles and tows trailers with a combined gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of less than 26001 pounds to and from jobsites in order to transport equipment, materials, supplies, and personnel.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • A pre-employment physical is required.
  • Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a valid state driver’s license and any installation and/or DoD license required for the type of vehicle being driven.
  • This position requires incumbent to work an on-call work schedule to respond to after-hours emergencies. This may include, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

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) for WG-08 Grade Level: Ability to do the work of a(n) Heating Equipment Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Heating Equipment Repairer tasks such as replaces burned out switches, damaged light fixtures and electrical outlets. Resets breakers. Clears clogged drains. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) for WG-09 Grade Level
: Ability to do the work of a(n) Heating Equipment Repairer ~ without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Heating Equipment Repairer tasks such as repairs and replaces malfunctioning electronic and other controls and safety devices. Replaces burned out switches, damaged light fixtures and electrical outlets. Resets breakers. Clears clogged drains and repairs/replaces leaking pipes and fixtures. I work under normal supervision of a work leader or journey-level employee who observes tasks in progress and upon completion to make sure they are properly performed. - Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

To meet the basic eligibility, you must receive at least two points on the screen-out element indicated above and must have an average of two points on all the job elements listed below. Your application will be further evaluated to determine if you meet the best qualified cut-off for referral to the selecting official.

  • Physical Effort: May lift and carry items weighing up to fifty (50) pounds. Uses weight handling equipment such as forklift, pallet jack, dolly, pry bar to handle heavier items. Required to stoop, bend, kneel, and work in tiring and uncomfortable positions for long periods. Make repairs from ladders and platforms.
  • Working Conditions: Works in rooms on concrete floors subject to relatively high temperature and is exposed to gas, smoke, ash, soot and burns from scalding water and contact with heated parts of the system. Subject to injuries from falls from ladders, and platforms and lifting equipment and from dropping moderately heavy items. Frequently must wear protective clothing and devices such as goggles, respirators, heavy aprons, hard hats, and protective gloves. Occasionally works outside or in cramped quarters

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

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.
  • This is a(n) Construction, Engineering, Infrastructure Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
  • Recruitment and relocations may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Credit for prior non-federal work experience and certain military service for determining annual leave accrual rate may be authorized.
  • Flexible work schedules may be available.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.

Veterans and Military Spouses will be considered along with all other candidates.

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