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MAINTENANCE MECHANIC

Department of the Air Force
Air Force District of Washington

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to install, maintain, repair, and modify large/complex power production plant systerms.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/23/2026 to 02/27/2026
Salary
$72,440 to - $84,628 per year

$34.71 ro $40.55 Per Hour

Pay scale & grade
WG 10
Location
FEW vacancies in the following location:
Andrews AFB, MD
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
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
Yes
Announcement number
8Q-AFPC-12893938-162845-PSB
Control number
858422500

Duties

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  • Plans and lays out work from blueprints, sketches, drawings, specifications, guides, codes, and work orders.
  • Troubleshoots complex power production equipment, SUPPS Systems, battery banks, high & low voltage switchgear, banding, shielding, and grounding systems with complex problems and extensive repairing judgment to locate malfunction.
  • Troubleshoots HVAC/R, and power systems with complex problems requiring judgment to locate malfunctions. Operates remote computer LAN based control systems used to automate facility infrastructure systems.
  • Service as the primary Hazardous Waste Accumulation Point manager for the 89th Communications Squadron.
  • Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • Shift work may be required
  • Emergency overtime may be required
  • The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver's license required for the position
  • Recall to duty may be a requirement of the position
  • Position requires the ability to discern colors, contras, and depth
  • Will be required to train/guide lower grade (or other trades) military/civilian employees
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends and/or holidays

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the quality level of experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook X-118C.

QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants will be rated in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standard Handbook X-118C for the WG-4700 General Maintenance & Operations Work Group. Although a specific length of time and experience is not required for most blue-collar positions, you must meet any screen-out element listed, and show through experience and training that you possess the quality level of knowledge and skill necessary to perform the duties of the position at the level for which you are applying. Qualification requirements emphasis is on the quality of experience, not necessarily the length of time.

The screen out element for this position is ability to do the work of a WG-4749 MAINTENANCE MECHANIC without more than normal supervision.

JOB ELEMENTS: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Knowledge, skills and abilities in at least two of the trade in this position: Powered Support Systems Mechanic Electronics Mechanic, and/or HVAC mechanic. Knowledge of the principles and theories of LAN based computer controlled infrastructure systems.
2. Knowledge of mechanical, electromechanical, and pneumatic principles to inspect, installs, test, and maintain Power Production &HVAC equipment. Knowledge of electrical grounding, shielding, and bonding principles. Knowledge of Hazardous Waste Management, regulations, practices, and procedure.
3. Knowledge of Federal, State and local power plant regulations, procedures, and policies related to recodes maintenance and documentation.
4.Skill in dismantling, repairing, and reassembling pumps, impellers, compressor, CVHE chillers towers, high pressure VAN systems. stem converters, VFD's. condensate pumps, receivers, and evaporators to include balancing, aligning, and maintaining turbines, pumps and power generators.
5. Ability to establish deadlines, priorities and work sequences and plan work assignments based on general work schedules, methods, and policies set by higher authority. Ability to read and interpret instruction, mechanical blueprints, electrical drawings sketches, and specifications.
6. Skill in troubleshooting complex electronic problems on large projects and applying prescribed test procedures.

Physical Effort
The employee lifts, carries, band handles equipment up to 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 position for long periods, in addition, work involves frequent movement and maneuvering of large, heavy equipment using hoists, holders, and pulleys as required.

Working Conditions
The employee works indoors and outdoors with exposure to all kinds of weather, on elevated structures, and in cramped areas. Subject to discomfort from face makers or other protective devices when there is a exposure to chemicals, heat, steam, noise, noxious gases, fumes, or acids. The work area may be dirty, outside, on top of buildings, in drafty attic spaces, and in cramped area with low overheads, incumbent is subject to cuts, abrasions, possible burns, electrical shocks cut, strains, bruises, and chemical irritations. To reduce dangers from these and other similar conditions follows prescribed safety practices and use protective safety equipment such as hearing protection, safety glasses, gloves, hard-toe shoes, respirators, hard hats, and fire retardant gloves. The employee will be required to wear protective equipment to enter work areas.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.

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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience relates to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements.

The resume/documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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