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Maintenance Mechanic

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

Summary

About the Position: The installation rests in the beautiful 'hill and lake' country of Central Texas between Killeen and Copperas Cove and is approximately 60 miles north of the capital city of Austin, 50 miles south of Waco, 160 miles south of Dallas, and 150 miles north of San Antonio. For everyone who enjoys the outdoors, The Great Place is the ideal location, because of warm winters and hot summers. The nearby lakes, Belton and Stillhouse, offer year round outdoor recreation activities.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/11/2026 to 02/25/2026
Salary
$29.12 to - $36.08 per hour
Pay scale & grade
WG 10 - 11
Location
Fort Hood, TX
3 vacancies
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
11
Job family (Series)
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
MCFU-26-12883552-MP
Control number
857114900

Duties

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  • Performs a variety of tasks involved in the upkeep of buildings, grounds, and related structures, fixtures and utilities.
  • Assists shop foreman in determining preventive maintenance schedules and tasks for performance by others.
  • Installs, troubleshoots, makes malfunction diagnosis and effects needed repairs on fluid circulating systems and a variety of large industrial heating and boiler plant systems and controls.
  • Answers trouble call repair work orders as needed.

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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • The duties of this position require the incumbent to possess or obtain and maintain a valid state Driver's License in one of the 50 U.S. states or possessions to operate vehicles.
  • Incumbent is on occasion exposed to toxic chemicals of various kinds, fibrous glass, and extreme heat in confined spaces and working areas. Exposure involves hazards, physical hardships, and working conditions that are likely of an unusual nature.
  • 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Selective Placement Factor: This position requires the incumbent to possess and maintain a Chlorofluorocarbon Chemicals (CFC) Certification Type 1 & 2, as required by section 608 of The Clean Air Act, 1900 EPA Mandatory Technician Certification. NOTE: You MUST attach a copy of your CFC Type 1 & 2 Certification to your application package for verification. Failure to do so will result in a rating of ineligible.

Minimum Qualifications (Screen Out Element) for WG-10: Ability to do the work of an Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Maintenance Mechanic duties. I can assist with maintenance and/or repair of industrial heating and boiling plant systems; industrial air conditioning systems; and/or secondary power distribution and utility hook-up systems. I am able to refer to diagrams, charts, or manuals to determine techniques and processes related to preventive maintenance repairs, and component replacements. 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-11: Ability to do the work of an Maintenance Mechanic without more than normal supervision. I have the ability to perform common Maintenance Mechanic duties. I can perform maintenance on industrial air conditioning systems; and I can perform maintenance on secondary power distribution and utility hook-up systems, associated with fixed industrial electrical power systems and sub-systems. I am able to refer to diagrams, charts, and manuals to determine techniques and processes related to preventive maintenance repairs, and component replacements. I can perform a variety of complex data automation duties related to the handling/ completing of Demand Maintenance Orders (DMOs) and Preventive Maintenance Orders (PMOs). 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.

  • Physical Effort for WG-10 & WG-11: Very frequently lifts, positions and carries items weighing from 20 to 50 pounds. Items weighing to exceed 50 pounds are normally lifted by more than one person, or moved with mechanical devices. Work involves prolonged standing on concrete floors, stooping, climbing of utility ladders and working in cramped or awkward position.
  • Working Conditions for WG-10 & WG-11: Work is performed in basements, on roofs, and machine areas frequently on-site or out-of-doors subject to inclement weather conditions. Work environment includes exposure to intermittent noise, dust and dirt, grease and oils, and use of chemical solvents. Posted safety hazards include eye, foot and hearing hazardous areas. Safety equipment to include safety toed shoes, gloves, protective aprons, safety glasses, ear plugs and hearing protective devices are issued for hazard abatement, required for use during each actual exposure to hazardous working conditions. Working conditions are considered in the evaluation of this job and do not meet criteria for compensation by environmental or hazard pay.

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.
  • This is a(n) Logistics Career Field position.
  • 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.
  • 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 relocation incentives may be authorized.
  • Salary negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized.
  • Student loan repayment 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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

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.

You may claim Military Spouse preference.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) applicants will receive preference consideration and will be placed (if selected) at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined best qualified, up to and including the full performance level.

You may claim Priority Placement Program (PPP) preference.

DoD Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicants will receive preference consideration at the full-performance grade level only.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority for this position. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria (2) be rated well-qualified for the position and; (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a score of 90 or above. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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