Skip to main content
U.S. flag
Back to results

Industrial Equipment Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator)

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Directorate of Public Works (DPW)
This job announcement has closed

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: ???????Serve as an Industrial Equipment Mechanic (MVO) for USAG Fort Riley, Directorate of Public Works at Fort Riley, KS.

Overview

Help
Reviewing applications
Open & closing dates
12/17/2024 to 01/06/2025
Salary
$26.78 to - $34.85 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 8 - 10
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Riley, KS
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
10
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
MCFU244652382829HWR
Control number
824194200

Videos

Duties

Help
  • Troubleshoots, repairs, and installs a variety of large commercial and industrial refrigeration and air conditioning units, large systems, and supporting equipment.
  • Determines causes of defects and malfunctions on assigned refrigeration and air conditioning systems and equipment and of power boilers and equipment.
  • Determines repairs needed and repairs, adjusts, and replaces parts.
  • Installs, troubleshoots, repairs, and modifies water supply, sewage disposal, oil and gas lines, and similar utility systems and equipment.
  • Responsible for the proper handling of specific hazardous wastes generated by the unit, activity or facility; operation of hazardous waste generation point, and supervising or assisting in emergency action involving hazardous wastes.

Requirements

Help

Conditions of employment

  • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
  • This position requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license is required for the position.
  • For WG-08 - This position is required to obtain and maintain a certificate of handling refrigerants, within 6 months of employment.
  • This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position.
  • This position has a requirement to lift up to 50 lbs. in the regular performance of duties.

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.

WG-10 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of a(n) Industrial Equipment Mechanic (Motor Vehicle Operator) ~ without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common repair and installation of commercial and industrial refrigeration and heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) units, as well as trouble shoot other industrial commercial systems such as boilers, water supply systems, gas lines and sewer systems. Utilize electrical and plumbing methods and techniques to perform maintenance and troubleshoot utility systems equipment and machinery, as well as conduct functional tests to assure safe operating conditions.- Failure to meet this Screen out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR: This position requires you to possess and maintain a certificate for handling refrigerants to qualify for WG-10. Note: you must upload the certification to meet the requirement for the WG-10 position.

WG-08 Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element): Ability to do the work of an Industrial Equipment Mechanic (MVO) without more than normal supervision. The ability to perform common repair and installation of commercial and industrial refrigeration and heating, air conditioning and ventilation (HVAC) units, as well as trouble shoot other industrial commercial systems such as boilers, water supply systems, gas lines and sewer systems. Utilize electrical and/or plumbing methods and techniques to perform maintenance and troubleshoot utility systems equipment and machinery. - Failure to meet this Screen Out Element will result in an ineligible rating.

Physical Effort:

  • Lifts, carries, and handles equipment up to 50 pounds unassisted and over 50 pounds with assistance.
  • Works from ladders, scaffolding platforms, or cramped areas where equipment, parts, or tools are hard to reach.
  • Work requires frequent stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, and working in tiring, uncomfortable positions for long periods.
  • Work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment.
Working Conditions:
  • Works indoors and outdoors, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas.
  • Subject to discomfort from face masks or other protective devices when there is a possibility of exposure to toxic refrigerants, noxious gases, fumes, or acids.
  • Subject to possible burns from refrigerants.
  • Works near moving parts of equipment and machinery, energized electrical circuits, sharp metal edges, loud noises, and toxic fumes, which could cause cuts, burns, and respirator ailments.
  • May be subject to sudden and frequent temperature changes.
  • May be required to wear safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, ear protection and hard hats.

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) Logistics Career Field position.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
  • 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 relocation incentives 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.

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.

Your session is about to expire!

Your USAJOBS session will expire due to inactivity in 8 minutes. Any unsaved data will be lost if you allow the session to expire. Click the button below to continue your session.